# Morphological analysis of coronoid process shape variations in adult human mandibles

## TL;DR

This study examines the shape variations of the coronoid process in adult human mandibles and finds that triangular shapes are most common, which could aid in identifying individuals after accidents.

## Contribution

The study provides new data on coronoid process shape distribution and symmetry in adult human mandibles.

## Key findings

- 47.5% of mandibles had triangular coronoid processes.
- 80% of cases showed bilateral symmetry in coronoid process shape.
- Triangular shape was the most common morphology observed.

## Abstract

Change in the shape of the coronoid process on 80 dried adult human mandibles is of interest. Data shows that 47.5% of the cases
involved triangular coronoid processes, 35% had rounded shapes and 17.5% had hook-shaped coronoid processes. Eight out of ten cases
showed bilateral symmetry. Most of the furnishings took a triangular shape. These results are important for identifying people after an
accident.