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• Definition: measurement of human head and
body
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• Scope: somatometry, osteometry,
craniometry, cephalometry, odontometry
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• Origin: The methodology probably began
because of the interest in the racial
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classifications (in search of the origin of the human races:
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monogenism vs polygenism) (Anders Retzius: Swedish; cephalic
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index)
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• Objectives: 1) to examine the differences
between species;
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2) to
investigate the variations within species, which include
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temporal changes, sexual dimorphism, geographical and ethnic
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differences;
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3) to
explore the trends and evolution as well as to interpret fossil
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records;
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4) to
apply in clinical diagnosis, treatment planning, forensics,
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and other commercial applications.
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