Differences in Mean Cephalic Index Based on Sex of Timorese in Kupang City, NTT Province

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The cephalic index is one of the cephalometric indices that determines the morphological characteristics of the head. The cephalic index is used in different medical fields, including in forensic identification. The cephalic index value is measured based on the head width and length. The cephalic index is affected by sex, age, nutrition, genetics, environment, race and ethnicity. Sex affects the cephalic index by hormones and sexual dimorphism. The Timorese is one of the tribes in Kupang City where research on cephalic index had never been previously conducted.

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