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The cephalometric analysis of Cercopithecus aethiops
Author(s) -
Preston C. B.,
Evans W. G.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
american journal of physical anthropology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.146
H-Index - 119
eISSN - 1096-8644
pISSN - 0002-9483
DOI - 10.1002/ajpa.1330440114
Subject(s) - cercopithecus aethiops , cephalogram , vervet monkey , cephalometric analysis , orthodontics , biology , medicine , zoology , molar , virus , virology , overbite
A Steiner‐based cephalometric study of 46 adult Vervet monkeys was undertaken using craniometric points as closely correlated to those in the human as possible. On tracings of each cephalogram 13 measurements were recorded. The results were statistically analysed. Whilst the monkey face does vary individually this variation is apparently much less than is that of the human face. It is possible that the positions of the monkey incisor crowns bear a relatively constant relationship to the soft tissue profile. The establishment of some cephalometric norms for the Vervet monkey may be useful for future growth studies.