cranial index

noun

, Craniometry.

1. cephalic index.

cranial index

noun

1. the ratio of the greatest length to the greatest width of the cranium, multiplied by 100: used in comparative anthropology Compare cephalic index

Word History and Origins

Origin of cranial index¹

First recorded in 1865–70

Example Sentences

Consequently, anyone who has a cranial index of 81 ought to have a visage index of 71, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

The skull is dolichocephalic with an average cranial index of 72, prognathous and platyrrhine.

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