1Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine, Chirayu Medical college &Hospital, Bhopal
2Assistant Professor, Forensic Medicine, Chirayu Medical college &Hospital, Bhopal
3Professor and Head, Forensic Medicine, Chirayu Medical college &Hospital, Bhopal
4Assistant Professor, Community Medicine, Chirayu Medical College &Hospital, Bhopal
*Corresponding Author Dr Sumeet Arvind Shende Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine, Chirayu Medical college &Hospital, Bhopal, Mob: 9977094798, Email: sumeetshende@rediffmail.com
Online published on 22 January, 2018.
Cephalic index also known as Cranial Index or Index of breadth is important parameter in craniometrical studies which help to differentiate human races and sex. It is useful tool in Forensic Medicine, anthropology and genetic studies.
In present study attempt has been made to find out Cephalic Index in male and females of Madhya Pradesh.
This study was carried out on 296 males and females of Madhya Pradesh in age group of 20–25 years. Cranial length and breadth was taken and Cephalic Index calculated.
Mean value for cephalic index is 75.32 for males and 76.24 for females. Conclusion: -Majority of population in this study group is mesocephalic.
Cephalic Index, Anthropology, Head Length, Head breadth
