Planimetric analysis of individual variability and sexual dimorphism of the orbital opening

Abstract

Morphometric studies, which are carried out using computer tomography methods, play an important role in determining the features of certain anatomical structures, including orbit. It has recently been described that aging of the facial bones is mainly a consequence of volume loss and morphological changes in the orbit, midface and mandible. Some scientists believe that age-related changes in the facial skeleton are mainly concentrated in the orbit, upper and lower jaws. They claim that the size of the orbit tends to increase with age. Toothless individuals of both sexes have wider orbit and shorter maxilla and mandible height. Thus, the problem of studying sexual dimorphism and age-related changes in skull structures, including the orbit, remains relevant.