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Morphometric analysis of clavicle in nepalese population
M K Haque1, I D Mansur, A Krishnamurthy
1Department of Anatomy, Kathmandu University School Of Medical Sciences, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
Kathmandu University Medical Journal (KUMJ)
|May 22, 2012
Summary
Forensic sex determination using clavicle length is challenging, as the left clavicle is slightly longer than the right. This study explored metrical differences for sex assessment in unknown clavicles.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Anthropology
- Osteology
- Human Anatomy
Background:
- Skeletal remains are crucial for identifying deceased individuals.
- Males generally exhibit larger, heavier bones with more pronounced muscle attachments than females.
- Sex determination from incomplete skeletons, like isolated clavicles, presents challenges.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a simple formula for sex assessment using clavicle measurements.
- To investigate comparative metrical differences between right and left clavicles.
- To enhance forensic and anthropological analyses through clavicle morphometrics.
Main Methods:
- Observational, cross-sectional, and descriptive study design.
- Analysis of 257 adult clavicles (135 right, 122 left).
- Measurement of maximum clavicle length (in mm).
Main Results:
- Left clavicles averaged 145.53 mm ± 11.04 mm S.D., right clavicles averaged 143.21 mm ± 11.13 mm S.D.
- The left clavicle was, on average, 2.32 mm longer than the right clavicle.
- Sex determination based solely on length showed limited accuracy, varying by side and sex.
Conclusions:
- The left clavicle is consistently longer than the right clavicle.
- Clavicle morphometrics offer significant medico-legal value for forensic toxicologists.
- This research aids anthropologists in understanding human evolution and population migration patterns.
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