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A total of 1,701 structurally normal fetuses were included and categorized into lower, intermediate, and higher CI groups reflecting physiologic variation in fetal head shape. CC length and CSP width were measured using standardized techniques. Associations between CI and measurements were evaluated using multivariable linear regression adjusted for gestational\u00a0age.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_jpm-2026-0469_abs_003\">\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>CC length did not differ significantly across CI groups (p=0.075), whereas CSP width showed a statistically significant but small difference (p=0.031). Gestational age was strongly associated with both CC length (\u03b2=0.842, p&lt;0.001) and CSP width (\u03b2=0.448, p&lt;0.001). CI demonstrated a modest independent association with CC (\u03b2=0.029, p=0.025) and CSP (\u03b2=0.092, p&lt;0.001), with limited clinical relevance.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec id=\"j_jpm-2026-0469_abs_004\">\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Although small associations between CI and midline measurements were identified, gestational age remained the predominant determinant of CC and CSP size. 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