The cephalofacial characterization in humans: The study using igbo tribe in Nigeria

Conclusionthe study characterized anthropometrics of face and head of Igbos in the South-Eastern region of Nigeria. From this study, Igbo ethnic group fall under the platyrrhine type of nose. Igbo males and Igbo females are mesocephalic from this study. On the average from this work, the mean C.I. in the Igbo tribe belongs to mesocephalic or medium headed population.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Medical Human Genetics - Category: Genetics & Stem Cells Source Type: research