ASSESSMENT OF MASSETER MUSCLE THICKNESS IN AN ADULT NIGERIAN POPULATION: AN ULTRASOUND BASED STUDY

Authors

  • Ogugua Augustine Egwu Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
  • Clinton Ogbonnaya Njoku Ebinyi State University
  • Edwin Ojims Ewunonu Ebonyi State university
  • Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha Nnamdi Azikiwe University,nnewi campus
  • Albert Nkereuwem Eteudo Ebonyi State University
  • Chinwe Esther Mgbachi Ebonyi State University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v3i3.304

Keywords:

Masseter Muscle, Ultrasound, Nigeria

Abstract

Knowledge of the masseter muscle thickness (MMT) is important in individualizing facial reconstruction as it forms a major part of facial musculature involved in mastication. MMT in two different states (Relaxed: MMT-Relaxed and Clenched: MMT-Clenched) was assessed in a young adult population in Nigeria using ultrasonography. Results show that MMT-Relaxed and MMT-Clenched for the total population were 13.41±3.10mm and 17.03±3.50mm respectively. The value for males in both states was significantly higher than those of their female counterparts (P=0.000) at P<0.05 being level of significance. The values are in slight agreement with previous studies and will serve as a guidepost in further understanding of the morphology and functional aspects of masseter muscle in an African population.

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Author Biographies

  • Ogugua Augustine Egwu, Department of Anatomy, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nnewi Campus
    Lecturer, Department of Anatomy
  • Clinton Ogbonnaya Njoku, Ebinyi State University
    Lecturer, Department of Anatomy
  • Edwin Ojims Ewunonu, Ebonyi State university
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy
  • Ukoha Ukoha Ukoha, Nnamdi Azikiwe University,nnewi campus
    Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy
  • Albert Nkereuwem Eteudo, Ebonyi State University
    Lecturer, Department of Anatomy
  • Chinwe Esther Mgbachi, Ebonyi State University
    Research Student, Department of Anatomy

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Published

2012-04-01

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2012): Mar

Section

Original Research Articles

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ASSESSMENT OF MASSETER MUSCLE THICKNESS IN AN ADULT NIGERIAN POPULATION: AN ULTRASOUND BASED STUDY. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2012 Apr. 1 [cited 2026 Mar. 8];3(3):143-6. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/722