Morphometric Correlations between Cephalic Index, External Ear and Lip (Vermillion) Measurements among Adult Igbo Population in Enugu, Nigeria

Key Points

• The study aims to examine the relationships between cephalic index and measurements of the external ear and lip among the Igbo population.
• Conducted a morphometric analysis of the cephalic index, external ear, and lip measurements.
• Measured adult individuals from the Igbo population in Enugu, Nigeria.
• Applied statistical techniques to analyze correlations between the measurements.
• Found significant correlations between the cephalic index and external ear measurements.
• Observed notable relationships between lip measurements and cephalic index values.
• Indicated potential implications for anthropometric standards in this population.