Importance of craniometric points for forensic anthropology

Objective: Analyze the evidence in the literature about the importance of craniometric points for forensic anthropology, as well as synthesize anatomical knowledge about craniometric points. Method: This is a descriptive, qualitative, literature review study. Results: When analyzing the publications, it was noted that the main tasks of the forensic anthropologist or criminal expert for human identification, through examination of skull pieces of unknown origin, is to establish what is called a biological profile, which would be a list of four fundamental characteristics, which include: sex, age, ancestry and probable stature of that specimen. Conclusion: It was found that such a procedure plays a fundamental role in human identification in many situations.