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Arthy1 , Rohit Goel2 , Sreenivas M3
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Determination of Sex by Osteometry of Third Metatarsal Arthy1 , Rohit Goel2 , Sreenivas M3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
Publisher : Institute of Medico-legal Publications Pvt Ltd

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10315

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In forensic anthropology and bio archaeology, sex determination is considered to be a primary step, asaccurate identification of one sex eliminates half of the population of other sex. Though pelvis, craniumand long bones are considered more accurate indicators for sex determination, they are often not availableor fragmented. The aim of this study is to specify the relation between prediction of sex of an individualand osteometry (length and mid shaft diameter) of third metatarsal and to assess the reliability of thesemorphometric traits in predicting the sex of the individual. Sample used in the study were 100 cases (50males and 50 females) presenting for post mortem examination in the mortuary of Lok Nayak Hospital andMaulana Azad Medical College. The present study found sex determination accuracy of third metatarsal tobe 67% to 72%, which rose to 75 % on combination of variables from both sides. The results suggest thatmetatarsal bones can be used for sex determination when remains are fragmented or incomplete.
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