ANALYZING OF MORPHOMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPLEEN OF STUDENTS OF DIFFERENT ETHNIC GROUPS

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The objective of this study is to perform a comparative analysis of morphometric parameters of the spleen in students belonging to different ethnic groups. We aim to identify differences in the size and shape of the organ, as well as to determine whether there is a statistically significant relationship between ethnicity and morphometric characteristics of the spleen. The article presents a comparative analysis of the morphometric characteristics of the spleen in students of different ethnic groups. The study aims to identify differences in the size andshape ofthe spleen among representatives ofvarious ethnic groups, such as Russians, Tatars, Ukrainians, and others. Ultrasound examinations were used to obtain data, measuring the length, width, and thickness of the spleen. The results revealed statistically significant differences in the organ's morphometry based onethnic affiliation. Keywords: morphometry, spleen, ethnic affiliation, students, ultrasound examination, gender differences, anthropology, ethnicdifferences, diseasediagnosis. Introduction. Gender differences were also considered, confirming that men have, on average, larger spleens than women. The findings may be useful for developing ethnicity-oriented methods for diagnosing and treating spleen-related diseases. The spleen is an important organ that performs a variety of functions in the human body, such as blood filtration, storage of immune cells, and participation in iron metabolism. Its morphological and morphometric parameters may vary depending on various factors, including age, gender, lifestyle, and even ethnicity. Studying the morphometric parameters of the spleen in students of different nationalities may reveal interesting features that have both medical and anthropological significance. A number of students of different nationalities studying at the same university were selected for the study. The samples were divided into several groups by ethnicity, including Russians, Tatars, Ukrainians and representatives of other nationalities present at the educational institution. Morphometric parameters of the spleen were obtained using ultrasound examination (US) of the abdominal organs. The study measured such parameters as the length, width and thickness of the spleen. Age and gender differences were additionally taken into account, since they can also affect thesizeoftheorgan. Thefollowing data were obtained as a result ofthestudy: 1. Spleen size : Statistically significant differences in spleen size were found in students of different nationalities. For example, representatives of some ethnic groups (for example, Tatars) had slightly larger spleens than Russians and Ukrainians. These differences may be due to differences in lifestyle, nutrition, orgenetic predisposition. http://www.internationaljournal.co.in/index.php/jasass 310 Volume15 Issue02, February2025 Impact factor: 2019: 4.679 2020: 5.015 2021: 5.436, 2022: 5.242, 2023: 6.995, 2024 7.75 2. Spleen shape : Differences in spleen shape were also recorded. In some students representing Asian ethnic groups, the organ had a more elongated shape, while in representatives ofSlavicpeoples, the shapewas more often rounded. 3. Sex differences : It is important to note that sex also influences spleen size. Males tended to have larger spleens than females, which is consistent with other studies that have documented sex differences in organ morphometry. The obtained data indicate that ethnicity may influence the morphometric parameters of the spleen. This finding is important for understanding the anthropological characteristics of different population groups and may be useful in medicine, for example, for developing ethnically oriented methods for diagnosing spleen diseases. It should also be noted that in addition to ethnicity, other factors such as climate conditions, diet, lifestyle, and physical activity may influence spleen size. These variables may explain the observed differences, which require furtherstudy. Literature Review. The study of morphometric parameters of human organs, including the spleen, is an important part of medical and anthropological research. The spleen performs key functions in the body, such as blood filtration, participation in the immune response, and iron metabolism. However, morphometric parameters of the spleen can vary depending on a number of factors, including ethnicity, gender, age, and physical condition. This section will review a number of studies devoted to spleen morphometry, as well as the influence of ethnic and gender differences on these parameters. One of the most important factors influencing morphometric parameters of the spleen is ethnicity. One of the early studies found that spleen size can vary significantly among representatives of different ethnic groups. For example, a study conducted among Indian and European patients showed that Indians had slightly larger spleens than Europeans (Kumar et al., 2003). This may be due to genetic charact