Variations of the Infraorbital Foramen in Human Skulls: a Study From Uzbekistan

The infraorbital foramen (IOF) plays a critical role in medical fields, particularly in surgery, anesthesiology, and maxillofacial interventions. This study aims to provide an anatomical assessment of the IOF dimensions (length and width) on both sides of the skull (left and right). Our investigation focuses on establishing the average size of the IOF for each side and analyzing the most common shape. The data suggest that the IOF is predominantly elliptical, which necessitates the measurement of both width and length. This anatomical knowledge can help reduce the risk of complications during surgical and anesthetic interventions.