Acta Anthropologica Sinica ›› 1988, Vol. 7 ›› Issue (02): 138-141、195.

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A case of male macrocranium

On Yongzhang   

  • Online:1988-06-15 Published:1988-06-15

Abstract: A case of male macrocranium was buried in Nangjing. He was a 1nale about 40 years old. The cause of death was unknown. The result of X-ray examination both skull and extremity bones eliminated the existance of gigantism and other pathological finding. But his cranium was thick apparently. The weight of this macrocranium is about 1010 gm and the capacity of cranium is up to 2330 ml.

Key words: Cranium; Cranioscopy; Craniometry; Marocranium