A Comparative Study of Nasal Ergonomics of Two Ethical Groups

Abstract

ABSTRACT:The present study was undertaken to observe the midline nasal ergonomics of (Meena & Jat) above 18 years of age. Study was conducted on the subjects from two ethnic's community of Rajasthan. A random sample of people above 18 years of age was chosen for examination. Following parameters were used with the help of coordinate calipers -nasal width, nasal length, nasal height and nasal depth. Nasal index and nasal elevation index of each community were calculated. The present study reveals characteristics ethnic marker of each community and bring forth some striking features. Nasal index, and nasal elevation index both were having significant relationship (P<0.001). Relationship showed a more deviated nose in Jat males than Meena males. Jat males have a significance protruded longer and more elevated nose than Meena counterpart. The widths of nose were similar and there is a greater degree of deviation of nasal bridge to right side in Jat males.