An Anthropometric Study of Nasal Index Among Medical Students in Rajasthan

• Author(s): Tushar Sharma ; Sahil Yadav ; Sneha Garg ; Dr Rashee Mittal
• Paper ID: 1709452
• Page: 1591-1593
• Published Date: 30-06-2025
• Published In: Iconic Research And Engineering Journals
• Publisher: IRE Journals
• e-ISSN: 2456-8880
• Volume/Issue: Volume 8 Issue 12 June-2025

Abstract

Introduction: The nose is an attraction point in our face and one of the important sense organs of our body. The knowledge of the type of nose is essential for surgeons undertaking esthetic repair and reconstruction of noses. The main objective of this study is to find the mean nasal index and nose type of medical students of Jaipur National University Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre. Methods: A study of 200 medical students out of which 100 were males and 100 were females was conducted. Students of age group 17-22 years from different religions with various castes / ethinicities were included. The subject comprised of individuals with normal craniofacial configuration and without any past surgery of head and neck. Subjects with trauma of the craniofacial structures and congenital abnormalities were excluded. All nasal parameters were measured with the help of vernier’s caliper. Results: Among 200 medical students, the prevalence of mesorrhine type of nose was 123(61.5%) Conclusion: The prevalence of mesorrhine type of nose among medical students was similar to other studies done in similar settings.

Citations

IRE Journals:
Tushar Sharma , Sahil Yadav , Sneha Garg , Dr Rashee Mittal "An Anthropometric Study of Nasal Index Among Medical Students in Rajasthan" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals Volume 8 Issue 12 2025 Page 1591-1593

IEEE:
Tushar Sharma , Sahil Yadav , Sneha Garg , Dr Rashee Mittal "An Anthropometric Study of Nasal Index Among Medical Students in Rajasthan" Iconic Research And Engineering Journals, 8(12)