Ansiktsbredden

Ansiktsbredden refers to the average width of a human face in a specific population. In the field of anthropology and forensic science, the concept of ansiktsbredden is used to describe the characteristic shape and dimensions of a person's face. The average width of an adult human face is typically around 12-14 centimeters.

One of the earliest recorded studies on ansiktsbredden was conducted in the late 19th century by Finnish anthropologist Theodor Svedberg. Svedberg's study examined the faces of over 1,000 Finnish men and women, measuring the facial width, length, and other dimensions. His findings suggested that there was a significant variation in facial dimensions among individuals, but that certain populations tended to exhibit distinct average facial widths.

Ansiktsbredden has practical applications in the field of forensic science and law enforcement. In forensic facial reconstruction, skin and underlying bone layers are removed and reshaped to infer the underlying facial features. The estimated facial width is a crucial factor in this process. In missing persons investigations, the estimated facial width of a deceased individual can be used to identify potential facial reconstruction models among a pool of missing persons.

While ansiktsbredden serves as an informative aspect of human biology, the concept itself serves a more significant practical role in recurring contexts. In more abstract approaches, ansiktsbredden and face structure are variously treated in psychological and aesthetic contexts.