Anthropometric Study of Canthal Distances and Mouth Width Among Adults of Kalabari
W. I. Benwoke,
E.P Amachree,
Perebosigha Perebosigha
Abstract:Purpose: The face is considered to be the most crucial aspect to define the beauty of a particular individual. Therefore, the facial anatomy of different ethnic groups must be well understood for forensic studies, research, and also for surgery purposes. The purpose of this study is to establish normal values of canthal distances and mouth width parameters in adult Kalabaris in Rivers State, Nigeria, to determine sexual dimorphism and also to correlate them with age.
Methodology: The study was conducte… Show more
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