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Cephalic index is used to estimate which parameter of identification?

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Cephalic index is used to estimate which parameter of identification?
  1. age
  2. race
  3. sex
  4. stature

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - race
Cephalic index (head breadthhead length×100\frac{\text{head breadth}}{\text{head length}} \times 100) classifies dolicho-, meso- and brachycephalic skulls and is used to estimate race.

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