Definition
Craniometry
Craniometry is the quantitative measurement of skull size and shape using standardised anatomical landmarks. A skull
is described by a measurement record such as where
, and denote specified skull length, breadth and height measurements. Further measurements may include angles and ratios. Craniometry is used in anatomy, physical anthropology, archaeology and forensic identification. It measures anatomical structure; it does not validate phrenology’s claims that skull shape reveals mental faculties or character.