1Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Shri Shankaracharya Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhilai (CG)
2Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JNMC, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha (MS)
3Tutor/Statistician, Chandulal Chandrakar Memorial Medical College, Kachandur, Durg (CG)
*Corresponding Author Dr. Swapnil Patond, Associate Professor, Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, JNMC, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi, Wardha (MS)
Online published on 13 January, 2020.
Cranial index & cranial dimensions are invaluable tools in craniometrical studies for determining racial & sexual dimorphism. It is useful tool in Forensic Medicine, anthropology & genetic studies.
In present study, attempt has been made to find out Cephalic Index (CI) in males & females of Chhattisgarh.
This study was carried out on 310 males & females of Chhattisgarh in age group of 18–25 years. Cranial length and breadth was taken & Cephalic Index calculated.
Mean value for cephalic index is 78.25 for males and 72.10 for females.
Majority of the population in this study group is mesocephalic.
Cephalic Index, Anthropology, Head Length, Head breadth
