Variations in the Shape of Foramen Ovale in Male and Female Crania

Objective: Shape of the foramen ovale was studied in right and left side.

Methods: For this study 310 crania (155 male and 155 female) were taken.

Result: It was noted that maximum number of foramen ovale were ovale in shape. Circular, triangular, pear and kidney shaped foaremen ovale were also observed. Conclusion: Foramen ovale is important for great surgical and diagnostic procedures.