Background and Objectives: Identifi cation of the sex of an individual is important in determining, the identity from the available parts of skeleton. Aims: To derive a logistical regression formula for sex determination of Indian population, using dimensions of scapula. Materials and Methods: Thirty one adult scapulae (20 males and 11 females) were used in the study. Scapulae were measured in millimetre for MSH, MSB, GCH and GCB with the help of the sliding calliper. The logistical regression equation was derived from these measurements. Results: Among all parameters, MSB found to be most signifi cant (P ≤ 0.001). For the regression equation incorporating all for Scapular dimensions, the logistic regression score (Y) is calculated as follow: Y = (-0.246*MSH) + (0.122*MSB) + (-0.486*GCH) + (-0.034*GCB) +35.356. Conclusion:The results of this study are very useful for sex determination in medicolegal cases where the skulls and pelvic bones are damaged or not available. In this study, population specifi c logistic regression formula is derived by combination of parameters, which can be helpful for sex determination in Indian populations.

Aims and Objectives:To find out the correlation between maximum length of femur and its proximal & distal fragments. and to formulate regression equation for estimation of stature from maximum femoral length. Materials and methods: This study consists 50 femur (27 of right side & 23 of left side). The maximum length of femur, proximal (P1,P2,P3,P4) and distal (D1,D2,D3,D4) measurements was taken with help of osteometric board and by vernier calliper. Results: The correlation found in P1,P2,P3,P4, D1,D4 on right side femur and P2, P3, P4, D1, D4 on left side femur. The strongest correlation observed in the D4 on right femur and P2 of left femur. The result obtained were analysed and derived regression equation between maximum femoral length and its proximal and distal fragments. Conclusion: The positive correlation between maximum femoral length and its proximal and distal fragments and regression equations derived in this study helpful to estimate stature in Medico-legal investigations and in Anthropometry.

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Background: To study morphometry of human adult dry hip bone in Gujarat region in order to obtain and compare different parameters of male and female hip bones. Material and Method: Study material consists of total 88 hip bones (52 male and 36 female). Non metric parameter i.e. weight of hip bones was measured by using digital weighing machine and metric parameter i.e. length and width were measured by osteometric board & metallic scale. Coxal index was calculated. Results: The mean weight of male hip bone was 135.91 gram and in female it was 92.21 gram. The mean length of male and female hip bone was 19.65 cm and 18.39 cm respectively. The mean width of male and female hip bone was 14.19 cm and 14.18 cm respectively. Coxal index of male and female hip bones were 72.53 and 77.26 respectively. Conclusion: The mean weight and length of male hip bones were higher than female hip bones. The mean width of male and female hip bones was near to similar. The coxal index was more in female than male hip bone. This study will help anatomist, anthropologist, and forensic expert for identification of individual from skeletal remains. Key words: Hip bone, Morphometry, Coxal index

Introduction: Apart from intercondylar notch and trochlear groove, the intercondylar line also contributes to knee joint instability. Knowledge of morphological variations of these anatomical landmarks can help in diagnosis as well as planning the treatment. As of now, very limited data is available on morphological variations of trochlear groove and intercondylar line. Aim: To find out normal morphological patterns of shapes of intercondylar notch, depth of trochlear groove and intercondylar line and also to finding out the prevalence of different patterns. Materials and Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 68 dried human femurs were examined grossly for five months (December 2020 to April 2021) by naked eye from the collection of Anatomy Department, Dr. ND Desai Faculty of Medical Science and Research Gujarat, India, for the shape of intercondylar notch, depth of trochlear groove and intercondylar line. All morphological patterns were tabulated and prevalence of each was calculated using excel worksheet. Results: Morphological patterns noted in shapes of intercondylar notch were A-shaped (35.29%), inverted V-shaped (5.88%), M-shaped (2.94%) and inverted U-shaped (55.88%) with highest prevalence of inverted U shape. Three forms of trochlear groove noted were as follows: shallow (29.41%), intermediate (58.82%) and deep (11.76%) with highest prevalence being intermediate type. Intercondylar line was found in straight (36.76%), oblique (50%) and convex (13.23%) forms with highest prevalence of oblique form. Conclusion: The results of the study show that there are considerable variations in the morphology of distal end of femur. Knowledge of these morphological variations may help in making knee prosthesis, diagnosis of osteoarthritis and cruciate ligament surgeries.