Morphometric Estimation of Cranial Index in Mahakaushal Region of Madhya Pradesh: Craniometrics Study
Journal Title: INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC STUDY - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 1
Abstract
Background: Craniometrics is an important tool for an anthropologist and forensic experts for identification of the racial and sexual differences, offsprings and siblings towards their genetic transmission of inherited characteristics and also to a great extent for the facial reconstruction of disputed identity. Aim: The purpose of this study was to establish specific standard data for sex determination from the cranium in Mahakaushal region of Madhya Pradesh. Material and Methodology: The present study was carried out with 140 (90 male & 50 female) dry human skull procured from Department of Anatomy, N.S.C.B. medical college, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh. Cranial measurements were taken; data was tabulated and statistically analyzed Results: The study showed that the mean cranial index was 77.89±3.55. The mean cranial index for male was 77.65 ±3.34 and for female was 78.13 ±3.76. The difference between male and female cranial index was statistically significant (p< 0.001). The result of present study shows that majority of Mahakaushal population are Mesocephalic followed by Dolichocephalic. Conclusion: This study will serve as basis for comparison with future studies on other geographical region population and to achieve a more objective racial and sex assessment.
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Mayura Setiya, Amrish Tiwari, Massarat Jehan
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