International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Legal Medicine
  • Year: 2017
  • Volume: 20
  • Issue: 1and2

Estimation of cephalic index of Madhya Pradesh population: An anthropometric study

  • Author:
  • Sumeet Arvind Shende1,, Prasad Jaybhaye2, Ashok Kumar Jain3, Garima Namdev4
  • Total Page Count: 3
  • Page Number: 17 to 19

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.

Abstract

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.

Keywords

Cephalic Index, Anthropology, Head Length, Head breadth