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Classification and inheritance study of transverse cephalic curvature index

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In the present paper an arbitrary classification of the transverse cephalic curvature index has been proposed as low (up to 36.9), medium (37.0–39.9) and high (40.0 and upwards) on the basis of the study of 163 Punjabi families. The inheritance study of this index has been attempted by estimating the coefficient of correlation of the different familial combinations of 49 Punjabi families (all adults). The correlation coefficients observed for the different combinations suggest the hereditary nature of this index, but presently it could not be decided whether or not there exists any sex-influence or sex-limitation of the character, though population studies suggest significant sex difference.

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    Present address: Department of Anthropology, University of Ranchi, Ranchi-1, Bihar, India

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Sharma, P.D. Classification and inheritance study of transverse cephalic curvature index. Genetica 42, 271–277 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00123322

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