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Journal : Medicra (Journal of Medical Laboratory Science/Technology)

Sex Determination Based on Finger Bones: A Systematic Review: Penentuan Jenis Kelamin Berdasarkan Tulang Jari: Tinjauan Sistematis ur Rahman, Ateeq; Kristianto, Sonny; Widodo, Wimbuh Tri; Rayditya Milanio, Roderikus; ur Rahman, Anees; Setiawardani, Alvina; ul Haq, Ihtisham
Medicra (Journal of Medical Laboratory Science/Technology) Vol. 8 No. 1 (2025): July
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Sidoarjo

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21070/medicra.v8i1.1754

Abstract

Sex determination is a crucial step in forensic investigations, particularly when skeletal remains are incomplete. This study aims to evaluate the accuracy of using finger bones as indicators of sex through a systematic review approach. The literature selection followed PRISMA guidelines, with data retrieved from PubMed and Google Scholar using relevant keywords. Out of 95 identified articles, only 10 met the inclusion criteria and were further analyzed. Findings indicate that the length and proportion of finger bones—especially the ring and little fingers—differ significantly between males and females. Classification accuracy based on phalangeal and metacarpal measurements ranged from 80% to 94%. Additionally, hormonal influences such as testosterone contribute to these morphological differences. These results support the effectiveness of finger bones as an alternative method for sex estimation, particularly when pelvis or skull bones are unavailable in forensic contexts.
Co-Authors Abid, Istiana Firqah Abidin, Mohamad Hamdi Zainal Adi Purnama Aditya Prana Iswara Afdhila, Zakia Agustini, Putu Ajeng Ahmad Yudianto Aidil Candri, Dining Aini, Anggun Qurrota ANGGITA SHAFIRA RIZKY Anis Rosalita Annisa Rahmawati Aprilia, Chatrina Aprilia, Maya Apriliani, Herlina Atta Ullah Khan Aulia Istiqomah, Dian Budiarti Utami Putri, Luckita Chairunnisa, Nadda Khalila Chamidah, Dina Chatarina Eka Berliyanti Putri Danar, Danar DANI FIRMANSYAH Deni Wahyudiarto Difa Putri Miarta Elpira, Ririn Fatiqin, Awalul Halimatus sa'diyah Hargono , Arief Hendro Pramono Huda, Qurrota A’yunil Imoliana, Wilhelmina Tania Indah Budhy, Theresia Indah Nuraini Masjkur Kumalasari, Nurul Chamidah Kurniasari, Paramita Tri Larasati, Ndaru Trisni Maharani, Norika Aurelia Marmi Marmi Marmi Marmi Marmi, Marmi Masruroh, Heni Minan Zuhri, Fu’ad Moh. Awaludin Adam Ni Luh Ayu Megasari NI'MATUR ROHMA Oedjijono Oedjijono, Oedjijono Pramita Laksitarahmi Isrianto Prayogo, Wisnu PRESTIANI PRESTIANI Putri, Rury Erina Qalbani Putri, Ardhanita Rahma Diyan Martha Rahmadani, Anindita Mutiara Rayditya Milanio, Roderikus Ripki, Nadia Rivai, Sitty Nurqomariah Rury Eryna Putri Sandhi, Dyan Vicky Selly Tria Amanda Setianingsih, Indri Setiawardani, Alvina Shella Ramadhanty, Erlinda Shofi Talbia, Husna SITI AINUNA ROHMA Sukian Wilujeng Sukian Wilujeng Sunaryo Sunaryo Sunaryo Sunaryo Sunaryo Sunaryo Sunaryo Tsaqifah, Fauziyyah Hanin Tuti Mutia Uktutias, Sendy Ayu Mitra ul Haq, Ihtisham Unsunnidhal, Lalu ur Rahman, Anees Ur Rahman, Ateeq Wilujeng, Sukian Wimbuh Tri Widodo Yudianto , Ahmad Yuliani, Gandul Atik Zulqaida, Salma