Journal Published Online: 04 February 2004
Volume 49, Issue 2

The Determination of Male Adult Age at Death by Central and Posterior Coxal Analysis—A Preliminary Study

CODEN: JFSCAS

Abstract

In forensic anthropological analysis, the pelvis is of particular interest as it is often a comparatively well-preserved part of the skeleton. This study in age determination uses the acetabulum, the central element of the pelvis, as a complement to the examination of the auricular surface. The test sample consisted of 30 individuals. First, the authors studied the auricular surface using the Lovejoy criteria. Second, they isolated four criteria based on chronological changes in the acetabulum. Third, they conducted an evaluation of each of these variables. The study examines the correlation between these criteria and the age of the individuals. A significant correlation was found between the acetabular criteria and age, and between the acetabular criteria and the Lovejoy criteria of the auricular surface. For forensic purposes, the acetabulum is an effective predictor in the determination of age. This newly proposed method explores the same criteria of ageing as the Lovejoy method. The combination of the two methods produces relatively consistent results in the estimation of age.

Author Information

Rougé-Maillart, C
Medical University of Angers, France
Telmon, N
Medical University of Toulouse, France
Rissech, C
Anthropology Laboratory, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Malgosa, A
Anthropology Laboratory, Autonomous University of Barcelona, Spain
Rougé, D
Medical University of Toulouse, France
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Stock #: JFS2002056
ISSN: 0022-1198
DOI: 10.1520/JFS2002056