Facial indices of North and South Indian Adults: Reliability in Stature Estimation and Sexual Dimorphism
Introduction: Anthropological studies have document differences in craniofacial features as well as in body characteristics among different populations. The variations in the facial morphology arise through a differential growth and they help us in distinguishing one person from another. These...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2013-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/3204/2-%205497_E(C)_F(P)_PF1(PRP)_PFA(PP)_PF2(PP)_PF3_(PUH)_B.pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Anthropological studies have document
differences in craniofacial features as well as in body
characteristics among different populations. The variations in
the facial morphology arise through a differential growth and
they help us in distinguishing one person from another. These
are controlled by a number of factors which include genetic
heritage, climate and environment in which we live. Very few
researchers from India have worked on these facial features
with respect to population and environment. The present
work was undertaken to determine whether facial variations
were subjected to sexual dimorphism. In addition, comparison
of facial indices was made, in order to determine possible
variations between south and north Indian populations.
Methods: The sample consisted of 200 individuals, 100 each
from north and south Indian regions. Various facial parameters
were determined on the basis of international anatomical
description and facial indices were calculated.
Results: North Indian males and females had highest facial
height and upper facial height. Facial width of south Indians
was more as compared to that of north Indians in both sexes.
Regression equation was calculated to compare the probable
height with actual height.
Conclusion: All the facial parameters and facial indices were
found to be statistically highly significant and they showed interregional and gender variations. These indices will be beneficial
in facial reconstruction surgeries, maxillofacial surgeries, and
in forensic medicine, for estimating the stature and sex of an
individual. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |