Cranial Anthropometric Indices in Population of Rajasthan, India
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 4
Abstract
Background: Width and length of bones of both face and skull is increased by the post-natal craniofacial growth and development. By measuring these changes, classifi cation system of cranial and facial parameters can be created which assesses both the head and face with the help of indices associated with growth patterns. Hence, we planned the present study to assess cranial anthropometric indices in a known population of Rajasthan, India. Materials and Methods: The present study included assessment of a total of 200 participants, out of which 100 were male and 100 were female. Only participants with 18 years and above were included in the present study. Patients were made to sit on a chair in relaxed position. Head of the participants were placed in normal anatomic position, and a spreading caliper was used for taking the measurement using stretched anatomical landmarks. Cephalic index was measured by assessing various anatomic parameters. Categorization of the head shape, on the basis of cephalic index, was done. All the results were recorded and analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Mean value of breadth of the head was found to be 187.52 mm and 176.87 mm in males and females, respectively. Cephalic index in males and females was found to be 74.72 and 76.85, respectively. Significant results were obtained while comparing the cephalic index among males and females. 53 males and 35 females showed dolichocephalic type of the head based on the cephalic index while mesocephalic head type was present in 34 and 48 males and females, respectively. Conclusion: Comparatively, more head length and breadth occurs in males in comparison with females.
Authors and Affiliations
Chandrakala Agarwal, Rohin Garg, Pooja Pareek, Deepak Sharma, Santosh Kumar
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