Research Article

Occurrence of the Foramen of Vesalius and Its Morphometry Relevant to Clinical Consideration

Table 1

Distribution of the FV found in analyzed dry skulls according to side and sex.

GroupsN (sides)FV [sides (%)]
Middle cranial fossaExtracranial view of the skull base

Right side37733 (8.8)88 (23.3)
Left side37749 (13.0)107 (28.4)

Male49261 (12.4)134 (27.2)
Female26221 (8.0)61 (23.3)

Total sides75482 (10.9)195 (25.9)