ESTIMATION OF CEPHALIC INDEX OF CHHATTISGARHI POPULATION: AN ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY FROM CENTRAL INDIA

Authors

  • Ninad Nagrale Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai (CG) Author
  • Swapnil Patond Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JNMC, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha (MS) Author
  • Karan Jain Tutor/Statistician, Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Kachandur, Durg (CG) Author

Keywords:

Cephalic Index, Anthropology, Head Length, Head breadth

Abstract

Background: Cranial index & cranial dimensions are invaluable tools in craniometrical studies for determining racial & sexual dimorphism. It is useful tool in Forensic Medicine, anthropology & genetic studies. Aims & Objectives: In present study, attempt has been made to find out Cephalic Index (CI) in males & females of Chhattisgarh. Material and Method: This study was carried out on 310 males & females of Chhattisgarh in age group of 18-25 years. Cranial length and breadth was taken & Cephalic Index calculated. Results: Mean value for cephalic index is 78.25 for males and 72.10 for females. Conclusion: Majority of the population in this study group is mesocephalic. 

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Published

2019-07-30

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ESTIMATION OF CEPHALIC INDEX OF CHHATTISGARHI POPULATION: AN ANTHROPOMETRIC STUDY FROM CENTRAL INDIA . (2019). Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, 36(1), 9-12. https://jfmtonline.com/index.php/jfmt/article/view/177