Anthropometric Comparison of Nasal Parameters between Male and Female of Gwalior Region

Abstract

Nasal index is a sensitive anthropometric index. It also exhibits sexual differences and it has become a useful tool in Forensic Medicine and reconstructive surgery. It is an important anthropometric parameter for classifying the race and sex of an individual whose identity is unknown. Aim: The present study was undertaken to provide baseline data of the nasal ergonomics for male and female of Hindu community of Gwalior region.