A STUDY OF FACIAL INDEX AMONG NORTH AND SOUTH INDIAN STUDENTS OF JSS MEDICAL COLLEGE

Abstract

Introduction: Anthropology used for the identification and understanding of human physical features. It helps in classification of races and identification of human remains. Anthropometric measurements have direct correlation between sex, age, shape and various form. The facial anthropometric measurements helps to describe the racial and sexual difference. The facial index is the ratio of the maximum length of the face to its maximum width and multiplied by 10