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Cranial Index.
Cranial Index - as a noun
Ratio (in percent) of the maximum breadth to the maximum length of a skull
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breadth indexcephalic indexExample Sentences
"The cranial index is a measurement used in anthropology to describe the shape of the skull."
"Researchers used cranial index data to study the population's genetic diversity."
"A high cranial index indicates a rounder skull shape, while a low cranial index indicates a narrower shape."
"Anthropologists use the cranial index to distinguish between different human populations."
"The cranial index can be influenced by factors such as genetics and environmental conditions."
