Cephalometry

Cephalometry is a method of measuring the human head. This method is used in medicine and forensics to determine the size of the head, as well as to diagnose various diseases and injuries associated with the head.

In medicine, cephalometry is used to diagnose diseases such as hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, etc. It is important to know that a cephalometer gives the most accurate indicators when diagnosing traumatic brain injuries. This is due to the fact that this method allows you to evaluate changes in the shape of the skull after injury or surgery. In addition, cephalometric examination is used to compare the height and age of patients with head injuries and other pathologies of the nervous system. By analyzing the results of this method, conclusions can be drawn about the nature of changes in the state of the central nervous system during the development of pathology. Forensic cephalometry is used to describe the shape of the head as one of the elements of appearance. If a theft or other type of crime was committed through a window, forensic scientists try to find fragments of the victim's hair. If you or someone you know has them, do not throw them away as they may be needed at a crime scene. And even if you suspect someone, for example, of theft, this does not mean at all that he is guilty. Even if the police believe him, there may be something you don't know about him, and the investigator has a better understanding of the situation.

Thus, cephalometry is an important tool in the medical and scientific fields, and can also be used in forensic science. It allows you to obtain accurate data on the size of the head and the features of its shape, which helps to diagnose various diseases and injuries, as well as compare the height and age of patients. It can also be useful in determining a person's personality based on their head shape.