Sex estimation using the proximal end of the femur on a modern Chilean sample

Sex estimation is fundamental for the identification of skeletonized human remains in forensic contexts. The methods most often used are based on pelvis and skull morphology evaluation. When these elements are not available due to poor preservation, other bone elements, such as the femur, can be use...

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Main Authors: David Carvallo, Rodrigo Retamal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Forensic Science International: Reports
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665910720300232