Journal Published Online: 01 September 1996
Volume 41, Issue 5

Sex Determination by Discriminant Function Analysis of the Petrous Portion of the Temporal Bone

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

Morphometric variables on the human petrous portion of the temporal bone can provide identification of sex in fragmented skeletal remains. The petrous frequently survives circumstances that cause skeletal fragmentation. Using discriminant function analysis of seven combinations of five variables, up to 74% accuracy can be obtained in determining sex from the petrous portion.

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Kalmey, JK
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Rathbun, TA
University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
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Stock #: JFS14013J
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14013J