Dolichocephalic

Dolichocephalic (pronunciation: /ˌdɒlɪkoʊsɪˈfælɪk/) is a term used in Anthropology and Physical Anthropology to describe a certain shape of the human skull. The term originates from the Ancient Greek words dolikhos (δολιχός), meaning 'long', and kephalē (κεφαλή), meaning 'head'.

Definition

A Dolichocephalic skull is characterized by its long and narrow shape. It is one of the three types of cephalic indexes or skull shapes identified by anthropologists - the other two being Brachycephalic (short and broad) and Mesocephalic (intermediate length and breadth).

Measurement

The Cephalic Index is used to determine whether a skull is dolichocephalic. It is calculated by dividing the maximum width of the head by its maximum length, then multiplying the result by 100. A cephalic index of less than 75 is considered dolichocephalic.

Related Terms

Brachycephalic: A term used to describe a skull that is short and broad.
Mesocephalic: A term used to describe a skull that is of intermediate length and breadth.
Cephalic Index: A numerical value calculated from the length and width of the skull, used to categorize human skulls into different types.

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