anatomical variation Flashcards
1
Q
Anatomical variation
A
Differences in anatomical structures which are not regarded as a disease
2
Q
Anatomical anomaly
A
Differences which are structural abnormalities or marked deviations from the average.
3
Q
Sexual dimorphism
A
Differences between males and females.
-In pelvis:
Males have a subpubic angle<90, Ilia closer together, Sacrum tilted forward
Females have a subpubic angle> 90, Ilia further apart, sacrum tilted back
-In Skull:
Males have a large mastoid process, defined brow ridges
Females have a smaller mastoid process and a small brow ridge.