Comparative morphometric analysis of the clavicle in male and female human cadavers: Implications for forensic identification

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Authors: Mayuri V. Ghorpade, Deepali Onkar, Manjusha K Tabhane, Sanika Matey
DOI: 10.6026/973206300220465
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Abstract

Forensic sex estimation from fragmented skeletons challenges anthropology when pelvis and skull are absent. This study analyzed 120 dry human clavicles (60 male, 60 female) using maximum length, mid-shaft circumference and sternal end breadth and acromial end breadth measurements. All parameters demonstrated significant sexual dimorphism (p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies Morphological variations and asymmetry Pleistocene-Era Hominins and Archaeology

Publication details

Journal / source
Bioinformation
Volume
22
Issue
1
Pages
465–469
Publication date
31 January 2026
Language
EN