Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Anthropometric studies are an integral part of craniofacial surgery and syndromology. The present study compared the orbital height, width and index between males and females. Materials & Methods: 20 dry skulls of both genders were taken and parameters such as the measurements of orbital length (the maximum distance between the upper and lower margins of the orbital cavity), orbital width (Distance between the midpoint of the medial margin of the orbit to the midpoint on the lateral margin of the orbit) and orbital index (OI) (Orbital height/ Orbital breadth X 100) was recorded with the help of vernier caliper calibrated in millimeters. Results: The mean orbit length in males was 3.54 mm and in females was 3.14 mm. The difference was significant (P<0.05). The mean orbit width in males was 4.37 mm and in females was 4.12 mm. The difference was significant (P<0.01). The mean orbit index (OI) in males was 84.9 mm and in females was 84.1 mm. The difference was non- significant (P>0.05). Conclusion: Orbital length, with and index is effective in the field of forensic sciences. Careful analysis is required which helps in gender identification. There is variation in orbital length, width and index in both genders.