Indices
Cephalic indices are grouped as in the following table:
| Females | Males | Scientific term | Meaning | Alternative term |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| < 75 | < 75.9 | dolichocephalic | 'long-headed' | |
| 75 to 83 | 76 to 81 | mesaticephalic | 'medium-headed' | mesocephalic; mesocranial |
| > 83 | > 81.1 | brachycephalic | 'short-headed' | brachycranial |
Technically, the measured factors are defined as the maximum width of the bones that surround the head, above the supramastoid crest (behind the cheekbones), and the maximum length from the most easily noticed part of the glabella (between the eyebrows) to the most easily noticed point on the back part of the head.
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