La morfometría es el estudio de la covariación de la forma con factores subyacentes. Su
desarrollo en las últimas décadas ha alcanzado áreas de la biología tradicionalmente …

Sex identification is an initial crucial objective in the revelation of the complete identity of the
human skeleton as it also renders significantly clearer guidance towards age and stature …

Determination of sex from fragmentary crania is a critical problem in forensic anthropology.
Osteometric analysis of mastoid can serve forensic anthropologists better in sex …

Background The foramen magnum (FM), a complex area in craniocervical surgery, poses a
challenge for neurosurgeons. The knowledge of the detailed anatomy of the FM, occipital …

In this study the foramen magnum was analyzed for sex differences using standard
osteometric techniques. We analyzed 100 (55 males and 45 females) skulls from the …

Objective of the study The objective of this study was to evaluate FM and occipital condyles
measurements morphometrically for sex determination by using discriminant function …

Foramen magnum (FM) has a well-protected position, which makes it of particular interest in
forensic research. The aim of the study is to assess the sex differences in size and shape of …

Sex estimation remains one of the most important steps in a forensic anthropology context,
especially when dealing with deteriorated or fragmented skeletal remains. In this respect …

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Article MORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF FORAMEN MAGNUM Muralidhar P Shepur *1, Magi …

Forensic study is very important in the identification of sex especially when the body of the
deceased has been destroyed as a result of physical injury due to weapons, fire or strong …