Journal Published Online: 01 November 1990
Volume 35, Issue 6

The Accuracy of Sex Identification in European Skeletal Remains Using the Phenice Characters

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Three documented European skeletal series were examined to assess the accuracy and reliability of the public variables described by Phenice for correctly identifying the sex of adult human skeletal remains. The accuracy and objectivity of these variables, as reported by Phenice. Kelley, Sutherland and Suchey, and Lovell, could not be confirmed on this European material. In general, the subpublic concavity feature, when used alone, proved to be the most reliable variable for sex identification.

In this study, the level of correct sex identification that could be achieved using the Phenice variables was shown to be significantly affected by the previous experience of the observer.

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MacLaughlin, SM
United Medical and Dental Schools (Guy's Campus), London, England
Bruce, MF
Marischal College, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, Scotland
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Stock #: JFS12974J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS12974J