Biometric sex estimation using the scapula and clavicle in a modern Greek population
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3778331 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Aimilia E Koukiasa (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Constantine Eliopoulos (0000-0002-5285-6770, Liverpool John Moores University), Sotiris K Manoli (0000-0003-0585-6644, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens), Sotiris K Manolis |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 74 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 241-246 |
| Publication date | 2017-08-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Anthropologischer Anzeiger (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0003-5548 • E-ISSN: 2363-7099 |
| Publisher | S ch we iz er ba rt (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1127/anthranz/2017/0658 |
| PMID | 28765871 |
| OpenAlex | W2741010001 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 7 |
Human skeletal remains exhibit sexual dimorphism, which is apparent in adult living individuals as well. Researchers from forensic and osteoarchaeological fields have a growing interest in establishing metric standards for sexing by use of discriminant function analysis. The present study focuses on providing sex estimation metric standards using measurements from the scapula and clavicle in a Modern Greek sample (Athens Collection) consisting of 107 male and 90 female skeletons. A total of seven measurements were taken: maximum scapular height and breadth, glenoid cavity height and breadth, maximum clavicular length, anterior and superior clavicular diameter. The calculation of Sexual Dimorphism Index showed a significant degree of sexual dimorphism on both bones ranging from 10% to 18%. Statistical analysis provided the discriminant functions with an accuracy of correct sex estimation between 84.9% and 91.4%, and showed that the highest accuracy rate was obtained from the left scapula measurements; proving that this bone can be a useful tool in providing an accurate sex estimation in skeletal remains of Modern Greek origin.
Bioinformatics · Biology · Clavicle · Discriminant function analysis · Forensic anthropology · Geography · Metric (unit) · Scapula · Sexing · Sexual dimorphism · Statistics · Zoology · Anatomy · Autopsy Techniques and Outcomes · Engineering · Forensic and Genetic Research · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Mathematics · Medicine · Orthodontics
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 0,2 |
| Citation span | 2021 - 2021 (1) |
| Citation velocity | historical |
| Highly cited | No |