A cranioscopy was used for which purpose?
A) to surgically remove parts of the cerebral cortex
B) to excise subdural hematomas from the meninges of the brain
C) to measure the bumps and depressions of the skull
D) to observe the anatomical structures of an individual in a manner similar to the CAT scanner

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A cranioscopy was used to measure the bumps and depressions of the skull. It was believed that these measurements could reveal aspects of an individual's personality and mental abilities. The practice was popularized by phrenologists in the 19th century.

A Cranioscopy Was Used for Which Purpose