The study of human growth and development is a central focus of physical or biological anthropology, aiming to understand the biological, physiological, and morphological changes that occur throughout the human lifespan. Various methods have been developed to analyze human growth, development, and maturation, each offering unique insights into the patterns and processes of human life. These methods broadly fall into longitudinal, cross-sectional, mixed longitudinal, anthropometric, skeletal, dental, radiographic, and molecular approaches, among others. One of the most fundamental methods used in studying human growth is the longitudinal method. This approach involves observing and recording measurements of the same individuals repeatedly over an extended period. Longitudinal studies are highly valuable because they provide detailed information about individual growth trajectories, patterns of maturation, and the timing of developmental milestones. Anthropologists can track changes in height, weight, body proportions, and other physiological parameters. For instance, longitudinal data allow the examination of growth spurts during puberty, the onset of menarche in females, or the deceleration of growth in adulthood. Despite its advantages, the longitudinal method requires considerable time, resources, and commitment from both researchers and participants, and attrition of subjects over time can affect the completeness of the data. In contrast, the cross-sectional method involves examining a population at a single point in time, measuring individuals of different ages to infer patterns of