Cephalic index helps in identification of the following feature:
Correct Answer: Sex
Description: Cephalic index (C.I.) or Index of Breadth is used for determination of race. C.I. = Maximum breadth of skull/Maximum length of skull 100 Three types are seen, Caucasian, Mongolian, and Negro. The skull of an Indian is Caucasian with a few Negroid characters. Racial difference in the skull: Type of skull Cephalic index Race Dolichocephalic (long headed) 70-75 Pure Aryans, Aborigines and Negroes Mesaticephalic (medium headed) 75-80 Europeans and Chinese Brachycephalic (sho headed) 80-85 Mongolian Ref: Essentials of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by KS Narayan Reddy, 27th edition, Page 53.
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