The comparative analysis of parameters of the pterygomaxillary fissure of the skull of adults

The aim of the present study was to investigate the comparative characteristic of the pterygomaxillary fissure in adults. The craniometrical and photometric methods of investigation were used. It was found that in I mature age the height of the pterygomaxillary fissure on the left side of the skull is larger in male than in female. The comparative analysis showed the significant prevalence of the width of the pterygomaxillary fissure on both sides of the skull in male of I, II mature age and old age in comparison with the female of the same age. The bilateral and age differences of the pterygomaxillary fissure were also revealed.