Hairline as a Neurosurgical Landmark

    April 2026 in “ Cureus ”
    Oleg Titov, Igor Pronin
    Studysummary This study found that the human hairline is closely linked to several cranial, cerebral, and vascular structures, enabling precise localization of key neuroanatomical landmarks, which could assist in planning neurosurgical procedures.
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