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Brachycranial (Adjective)

Meaning

Having a short broad head with a cephalic index of over 80.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

  • The brachycranial skull type is often associated with populations from certain regions of Europe and Asia.
  • Studies have shown that brachycranial individuals tend to have a more compact brain case.
  • In physical anthropology, the term brachycranial is used to describe a specific skull shape characterized by a short, broad head.
  • The brachycranial index is calculated by dividing the maximum width of the skull by its maximum length and multiplying by 100.
  • Anthropologists have identified brachycranial skull types in various ancient human populations, providing valuable insights into human evolution and migration.

Synonyms

  • Brachycephalic
  • Brachycranic
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