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Study of Cephalic Index in Students from Different Regions of India


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1 Department of Anatomy, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
2 Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
3 Dept. of Anatomy, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
4 Dept. of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharawad, India
     

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Cephalic index was identified by Swedish Professor of Anatomy Anders Rezitus (1796-1860) and first used physical anthropology to classify ancient human remains found in Europe. As it has been learnt from available literature, Cephalic Index was determined in 400 students from different regions of India. Geographical distribution of Cephalic Index revealed variations. Significant gender difference in the Cephalic Index was noted in Western and Southern regions of India.

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Anthropology, Genetics, Cephalic Index, Forensic Medicine
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Authors

M. R. Anitha
Department of Anatomy, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
V. Vijayanath
Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
A. V. Angadi
Dept. of Anatomy, S.S. Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Davangere 577 005, Karnataka, India
P. B. Ghai
Dept. of Applied Genetics, Karnatak University, Dharawad, India

Abstract


Cephalic index was identified by Swedish Professor of Anatomy Anders Rezitus (1796-1860) and first used physical anthropology to classify ancient human remains found in Europe. As it has been learnt from available literature, Cephalic Index was determined in 400 students from different regions of India. Geographical distribution of Cephalic Index revealed variations. Significant gender difference in the Cephalic Index was noted in Western and Southern regions of India.

Keywords


Anthropology, Genetics, Cephalic Index, Forensic Medicine

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