Month February 2025

Limb Proportions – The relative lengths of different body parts, often studied for evolutionary and environmental adaptations.

Stature Estimation – The calculation of a person’s height based on skeletal measurements.

Mesocephalic – A classification for intermediate skull shapes between brachycephalic and dolichocephalic.

Dolichocephalic – A classification for long, narrow skull shapes.

Brachycephalic – A classification for short, broad skull shapes.

Sitting Height Ratio – The proportion of a person’s height that comes from their torso, used to assess growth patterns.

Body Mass Index (BMI) – A numerical value calculated from height and weight to assess body fat levels.

Cranial Index – A ratio used to classify skull shapes based on width and length.

Cephalometry – The measurement of the skull and facial structures, often used in forensic anthropology.

Biometry – The application of statistical methods to biological data, including body measurements.