[Profile analysis and comparison of the Han and Uygur adult in Xinjiang area].

PURPOSE: To obtain the profile and difference between the Han and Uygur normal adult in Xinjiang area.

METHODS

According to the accepted standards, the Han and Uygur college students in Urumqi city were randomly selected for this study. These students were divided into 2 groups according to gender. Profiles were taken for every subject in accordance with same standards respectively. The data were imported into computer. Photoshop software was used for measuring the profiles in many measurement projects at fixed point. Independent sample t test was applied for achieved data with SPSS19.0 software package.

RESULTS

The lip protrusion of the male was larger than that of the female and the tip of nose was the opposite. However, the Han adults have protruding lips, underdeveloped chin and upturned nose compared with the Uygur adults.

CONCLUSIONS

There are significant differences of profile between 2 nationalities and sexes in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.