Meaning & use
Acanthion
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In craniometry and anthropometry, the point at the tip of the anterior nasal spine of the skull.
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The anthropologist measured the distance from the acanthion to the nasion to estimate facial proportions.
Forensic reconstruction software marks the acanthion as a key landmark for rebuilding a face from a skull.
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A specialized term used almost exclusively in physical anthropology, forensic science, and craniofacial surgery.
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