The study of cephalic index in living subjects in Gujarat Region.
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em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-152209
ABSTRACT
Background and objectives:
The cephalic index exhibits sexual differences and different shapes of head. This information will be highly important for Plastic surgeons, Forensic Scientists, Anatomists, Human Biologists, Criminologists & Physical Anthropologists.Method:
The present study was performed on 510 living subjects of Gujarat (243 male and 267 female) of 18 to 30 years in the year of 2011 with the objective to study the sex differences in cephalic index. Cephalic index was investigated with the help of head length and width with the use of spreading caliper.Result:
The study showed that mean head length and width were higher in males than in females , while mean cephalic index was higher in females than in males. Interpretation andConclusion:
Predominant head type was mesocephalic in both sexes and there was no significant gender difference (p value > o.o1).
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Idioma:
Inglês
Ano de publicação:
2012
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