A simple univariate technique for determining sex from fragmentary femora: its application to a Scottish short cist population |
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Authors: | S M MacLaughlin M F Bruce |
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Affiliation: | Department of Anatomy, University of Aberdeen, AB9 1AS, Scotland |
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Abstract: | A simple univariate technique for sexing individuals represented by fragmentary skeletal remains is described. The results obtained were highly consistent (about 90%) with those obtained by conventional analysis of pelvic and cranial morphology. It is suggested that using maximum anteroposterior diameter of the femoral shaft as a sex discriminator has advantages over midshaft circumference even when intact femora are available. |
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Keywords: | Sex determination Fragmentary femora Bone diameter |
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