Dolichocephalic (Adjective)
Meaning
Having a relatively long head with a cephalic index of under 75.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The ancient Egyptians often depicted their rulers with dolichocephalic features in an idealized and stylized manner.
- Studies have shown that the average cranial index in this region is dolichocephalic, reflecting the characteristic head shape of the local population.
- Anthropologists have long been fascinated by the dolichocephalic skulls discovered in the ancient burial grounds of the Andean highlands.
- The dolichocephalic features of the statue are consistent with the artistic conventions of the time period in which it was created.
- Forensic analysis of the skull revealed a dolichocephalic shape, which helped investigators narrow down the possible identity of the remains.