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Quantification of Orofacial Phenotypes in Xenopus
Published on: November 6, 2014
Facial height index
Abstract:
The ratio of posterior facial height to anterior facial height, called the facial height index, is described. The clinical uses of the facial height index are discussed. One of its uses is illustrated in the accompanying case report.
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