SEX DETERMINATION FROM ADULT HUMAN FEMUR IN NORTH INDIAN POPULATION

Dr R K Ashoka, Dr Abhi Bhushan Mishra, Dr Prerna Jadish

Abstract


Femur is a latin word which means “thigh”. Femur is the longest and strongest bone  of the body. It articulates with acetabulum of the hip bone to form hip joint. Assessment of human sex from skeletal parts is important in anthropology, archaeology, comparative anatomy and forensic medicine where it provides accurate information for medico-legal information. The present study was conducted on 80 left femurs (40 males & 40 females). Four measurement of femur were taken. The mean value were significantly higher in males as compared to females (p ≥0.0001)


Keywords


Femur, Sex Determination, Osteometric Board, Vernier Callipers

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