What is another word for cephalic index?
Pronunciation: [sɛfˈalɪk ˈɪndɛks] (IPA) 
The cephalic index is the measure of skull shape that is calculated by dividing the maximum width of the skull by its maximum length and multiplying by 100. However, there are several synonyms for the term cephalic index, which are used interchangeably. Some of these include the cranial index, skull index, cephalic ratio, and craniometry. These terms are commonly used in anthropology, genetics, and medicine to study human growth and development, and to understand the morphology and function of the skull in different populations. The cephalic index and its synonyms can reveal important insights into the genetic and evolutionary history of human populations as well as indicate variations in health, disease, and physical characteristics.
