A Cross Sectional Study of Cephalic Index using Various Measurement Techniques in Varanasi Region of North Indian Population.

Bhutia, Kenchok Ongmu; Roy, Deepa Durga; Pandey, Surendra Kumar; Verma, Ashish; Roy, Deepan

Background: Cephalic Index is defined as the ratio calculated by the occipitofrontal diameter (OFD) to the biparietal diameter (BPD). It has been reported that factors like race, ethnicity, genetic interactions, traditions, nutrition, environment, and climate influences head types. The multifariousness of our nation fascinates and raises the need for anthropometric studies in various regions and compare the outcomes. The cross-sectional study was carried on three different groups/subjects of either sex. Group 1 comprised of living subjects (Undergraduate students) belonging to this particular region. Group 2 comprised of those that presented to the radio-diagnosis department of Sir Sunderlal Hospital, IMS, BHU, UP, India. Group 3 comprised of dry skulls available in the departmental museum of department of Forensic medicine, IMS, BHU, UP, India. The measurement of maximum cranial breadth and maximum cranial length, are taken manually/on DICOM CT records depending on the group and recorded for analysis. The average CI in both the sexes and prevalence of the type is classified according to Martin and Saller classification. (1957). Objectives: The objectives were to find out the prevalence of the type of skull in the study population. It would also show the sensitivity of radiology and its efficaciousness in anthropometric measurements. To ascertain the mean CI, range of maximum cranial breadth and maximum cranial length. Result: A total of 70% amongst the study population shows dolichocephalisation. Conclusion: The observations and findings of the present study based on CT can be replicated in various communities, castes, and regions of India. The data can also be helpful in establishment of identity particularly race using skeletal remains.

INDIA; VARANASI (Uttar Pradesh, India); ANTHROPOMETRY; RACE identity; ETHNICITY; RACE; FORENSIC medicine; UNDERGRADUATES

Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, 2023, Vol 17, Issue 4, p71

0973-9122

Academic Journal

10.37506/ijfmt.v17i4.19944