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Distribution of structural and trace elements in human temporal bone

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This study was undertaken to evaluate a systematic analysis of mineral and trace elements of individual functionally determined parts of adult temporal bone. Marked differences were observed in basic structural elements (Ca, P, Mg, and Zn) among different bone regions. The more so, molar Ca/P ratio was significantly different in various regions, being highest in the hammer and vestibular regions. Taxonomic analysis revealed specific differences in the mineral ratio between the two petrous bone regions believed to develop from various embryonal bases. According to results, the observed differences in mineral trace element composition of particular regions of human temporal bone might be explained by their developmental specificities and functional adaptation.

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  1. Clinics of Otorhinolaryngology, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb, Yugoslavia

    Vladimir Katić

  2. Department of Anatomy, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb, Yugoslavia

    Slobodan Vukičević

  3. Institute of Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb, Yugoslavia

    Ana Stavljenić

  4. Department of Statistics, Zagreb University School of Medicine, Zagreb, Yugoslavia

    Davor Ivanković

  5. Department of Analytical Chemistry, School of Science, University of Zagreb, Zagreb, Yugoslavia

    Goran Vujičić

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Katić, V., Vujičić, G., Ivanković, D. et al. Distribution of structural and trace elements in human temporal bone. Biol Trace Elem Res 29, 35–43 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03032672

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