Research Journal of Medical Sciences

Year: 2011
Volume: 5
Issue: 2
Page No. 83 - 89

Comparison of Cephalometric Indices Between the Hausa and Yoruba Ethnic Groups of Nigeria

Authors : M.B.T. Umar, A.S. Ojo, S.A. Asala and J.O. Hambolu

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