Assessing the Variations of Posterior Condylar Foramen in Dry Human Skulls: An Observational Study

AbstractAim: The aim of the present study was to assess the variations of posterior condylar foramen in dry humanskulls.Methods: The present study was conducted at Anugrah Narayan Magadh Medical College, Gaya, Bihar, Indiaand the material for this study consisted of 30 dry human skulls.Results: Out of the 30 dried adult human skulls studied, posterior condylar canal was present in 20 skulls(66.66%) and absent in 10 (33.34%). Bilateral presence was seen in 15 skulls out of the 20 skulls and unilateralpresence in 5 skulls. Out of the 5 skulls showing unilateral posterior condylar canal, 3 skulls showed itspresence on the left side and 2 on the right side respectively.Conclusion: A thorough knowledge about the variations of the posterior condylar canal and the structurespassing through it is essential for any clinician or surgeon dealing in the region to avoid unwantedcomplications