A study of craniofacial anthropometrics in Hyderabad (Deccan)—and a review of literature
Journal Title: Journal of Medical and Allied Sciences - Year 2012, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The development of an anthropometric craniofacial data base is a necessary multidisciplinary initiative, and on anthropometry of the South-Indian face is inadequate. The purpose of this investigation is to obtain average parameters that define the soft tissue facial profile of the investigated population in order to provide an important reference for community, security, social and medical applications. In this pilot study, the faces of 40 young adults were studied with standardized photography and measurements, and the data collated to determine averages for the Deccan region ethnic sub-set. This data-set has been compared and contrasted with others in literature.
Authors and Affiliations
Nowsheen Khan| Department of Anatomy and Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Kanchanbagh (P.O.), Hyderabad 500 058, Andhra Pradesh, India, Vasanta Leela| Department of Anatomy and Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Kanchanbagh (P.O.), Hyderabad 500 058, Andhra Pradesh, India, Gopalakrishna Annavarapu| Department of Plastic Surgery, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Kanchanbagh (P.O.), Hyderabad 500 058, Andhra Pradesh, India
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