What does head circumference mean?

Head circumference refers to the circumference of the head. Usually refers to the length from one point above the ear to another, through the forehead and back of the head. Head circumference is one of the commonly used methods to measure head size. Because head circumference can reflect the characteristics of skull size, brain size and shape, it is widely used in medicine, neuroscience and physiology. The head circumference diameter is usually used to measure the head circumference of newborns, the skull size of adults and evaluate the pressure in the skull.

The method of measuring head circumference is simple. Pass a tape measure or string around the head, pass through the highest point of the ear and the back of the head, hold both ends of the tape measure or string tightly and read the length of the head circumference. In order to accurately measure the head circumference, the tape measure or string should be as close to the head as possible, and the measurement on the back of the head or forehead should not be too tight or too loose. In addition, in order to improve the measurement accuracy, it is usually necessary to measure many times and take the average as the final result.

The diameter of head circumference has a certain relationship with human health. For example, too large or too small a head circumference may indicate brain dysplasia or disease. At the same time, too large or too small head circumference may also be related to intelligence level, cognitive function and emotional behavior. Therefore, the measurement and evaluation of head circumference can provide an important basis for the diagnosis and treatment of related diseases.