facial index

facial index

Ratio of the length to the width of the face.

Abbreviated F.I.

Such a measurement may be used in studies in Otorhinolaryngology

"Indices are used in anthropology to describe sizes regardless of absolute values. Facial morphological index is the centesimal ratio between the morphological height and width. This index classifies faces as leptoprosopic - long and narrow face; euryprosopic - wide and short face; and mesoprosopic - balanced facial width and height. (Avila, 19585)."

"Photograph shows the anthropometric landmarks and facial measurements. Anthropometric landmarks: tr-trichion, zy-zygion, gn-gnathion. Facial measurements. Physiognomical facial height (tr-gn); Width of the face (zy-zy)" Source: Identification of facial shape by applying golden ratio to the facial measurements: An interracial study in Malaysian population

References

Webster's New World Dictionary of the American Language (College Edition) ©1955

Funk and Wagnall's Standard Dictionary, Comprehensive International Edition, ©1976

North American Journal of Medical Science

The Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology