anatomical variation

Question 1

Anatomical variation

Answer 1

Differences in anatomical structures which are not regarded as a disease

Question 2

Anatomical anomaly

Answer 2

Differences which are structural abnormalities or marked deviations from the average.

Question 3

Sexual dimorphism

Answer 3

Differences between males and females.
-In pelvis:
Males have a subpubic angle<90, Ilia closer together, Sacrum tilted forward
Females have a subpubic angle> 90, Ilia further apart, sacrum tilted back
-In Skull:
Males have a large mastoid process, defined brow ridges
Females have a smaller mastoid process and a small brow ridge.