Study of orbital index in human dry skulls of south Indian origin

Abstract

The orbits are conical or four sided pyramidal cavities, which open on either side of nose in the face. The main function of the orbital bony socket is to give protection to the eye. Orbital measurements vary in different races of mankind. Its measurements are better understood by knowing orbital index. 200 hundred human dry skulls (130 skulls belongs to male gender and 70 skulls belongs to female gender) of south Indian origin were studied. Orbital index: Orbital height/Orbital width X 100. The mean orbital index of south Indian adult human male was found to be 81.13 and in adult south Indian human females it was 82.32. Regional studies on the orbital index will provide useful data for clinical and surgical treatment for needy patients in ophthalmology, oral and maxillofacial surgery and neurosurgery.

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