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Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry

Cilt: 48 Sayı: Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026 14 Ağustos 2026
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Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry

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This study was conducted to determine the osteometric parameters in 49 (22 right, 27 left) dry adult human humeri from the Turkish population, to evaluate right-left symmetry, and to compare the findings with different populations. The parameters measured were humeral length, minimum and maximum humeral shaft diameter, epicondylar width, and trochlear width. The results showed that the mean humeral length was 30.5±2.12 cm, minimum shaft diameter was 17.9±2.04 mm, maximum shaft diameter was 28.5±3.09 mm, epicondylar width was 59.8±5.2 mm, and trochlear width was 26.8±3.11 mm. In right-left comparisons, no significant differences were found in humeral length, epicondylar width, trochlear width, and minimum shaft diameter (p>0.05), while a statistically significant asymmetry in favor of the left side was found in the maximum shaft diameter (p=0.007). Compared with the literature, humeral length was consistent with Turkish and Indian populations, while epicondylar width was significantly higher than in most studies. Trochlear width showed variability across studies. The left-side dominance in the maximum shaft diameter, contrary to expected right-side dominance, provides a unique contribution to the literature. This asymmetry likely reflects bone remodeling due to hand dominance, repetitive mechanical stress, or occupational activities. In conclusion, although the humerus generally exhibits bilateral symmetry, the maximum diaphyseal diameter shows a more plastic response to environmental factors. This study provides region-specific reference data for orthopedic surgery, forensic anthropology, and comparative interpopulation morphology research. Incorporating age, sex, and hand dominance in future studies will clarify the functional basis of the detected asymmetry.

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İngilizce

Konular

Ortopedi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

14 Ağustos 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

4 Haziran 2026

Kabul Tarihi

24 Haziran 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 48 Sayı: Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026

Kaynak Göster

APA
Karagüzel, F. C., & Küçük, B. (2026). Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, 48(Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026), 1-8. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1963656
AMA
1.Karagüzel FC, Küçük B. Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;48(Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026):1-8. doi:10.20515/otd.1963656
Chicago
Karagüzel, Fahri Can, ve Burak Küçük. 2026. “Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 48 (Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1963656.
EndNote
Karagüzel FC, Küçük B (01 Ağustos 2026) Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 48 Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026 1–8.
IEEE
[1]F. C. Karagüzel ve B. Küçük, “Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry”, Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, c. 48, sy Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026, ss. 1–8, Ağu. 2026, doi: 10.20515/otd.1963656.
ISNAD
Karagüzel, Fahri Can - Küçük, Burak. “Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi 48/Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026 (01 Ağustos 2026): 1-8. https://doi.org/10.20515/otd.1963656.
JAMA
1.Karagüzel FC, Küçük B. Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 2026;48:1–8.
MLA
Karagüzel, Fahri Can, ve Burak Küçük. “Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry”. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi, c. 48, sy Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026, Ağustos 2026, ss. 1-8, doi:10.20515/otd.1963656.
Vancouver
1.Fahri Can Karagüzel, Burak Küçük. Bilateral Symmetry and Interpopulation Variations in Humeral Osteometry. Osmangazi Tıp Dergisi. 01 Ağustos 2026;48(Öğrenci Özel Sayısı 2026):1-8. doi:10.20515/otd.1963656


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