Sex Estimation From Sternal Measurements Using Multidetector Computed Tomography

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Ekizoglu O., Hocaoglu E., Inci E., Bilgili M. G., Solmaz D., Erdil I., ...More

MEDICINE, vol.93, no.27, 2014 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 93 Issue: 27
• Publication Date: 2014
• Doi Number: 10.1097/md.0000000000000240
• Journal Name: MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
• Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

We aimed to show the utility and reliability of sternal morphometric analysis for sex estimation. Sex estimation is a very important step in forensic identification. Skeletal surveys are main methods for sex estimation studies. Morphometric analysis of sternum may provide high accuracy rated data in sex discrimination.