Determination of sex from metric evaluation of cephalic dimensions in North Indian population

Aim: Sex determination occupies a relatively central position in the identification necessitated by medico legal experts or medical jurisprudence. The present study aims to determine sex by Cephalic Index among 100 North Indian medical students (50 males, 50 females). Method: Cephalic dimensions were taken in 100 North Indians using standard anthropometric instruments. Cephalic index was calculated. Results were statistically analysed. Results: Statistical analysis indicated the cephalic index of males was significantly higher than those of females (p\textless0.01). Conclusion: From the present study it can be inferred that cephalic dimensions can be successively used to determine sex in the above said population, with special reference to medico legal cases and population based studies