What Is Cephalometry?

The average cranial index varies between 68-87.

The shape of the skull is represented by the cranial length and width index, and the proportional relationship between cranial width and cranial length.

Name: Skull shape

category: Special inspection

Normal skull shape

The average cranial index varies between 68-87.

Clinical significance of skull shape

Abnormal results: The average change of the cranial index is not between 68-87, indicating that the shape of the skull has changed. People to be checked: Children and adults without head injuries.

Skull shape considerations

Unsuitable population: head injury. Contraindications before the test: Prevent head damage the day before the test. Checking requirements: Don't tilt your head, keep it straight.

Skull shape examination process

Sit up straight and do not tilt your head. The nurse measures the cranial width and cranial length, and expresses the cranial index by the ratio of cranial width to cranial length.

Skull shape related diseases

Pediatric craniocerebral injury, pediatric cartilage hypoplasia, mucopolysaccharidosis, mucopolysaccharidosis type , mucopolysaccharidosis type , congenital malformations of the brain, craniotomy and related deformities, mucopolysaccharidosis type , Pediatric craniofacial deformity syndrome