Evaluation of the usage of the cervical 7th vertebra in sex estimation with measurements on computerized tomography images

Karaca, Ali Mert; Şenol, Ender; Eraslan, Cenk

doi:10.1016/j.legalmed.2023.102220

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“…In these situations, sex assessment based on individual bones becomes a valuable method. In addition to the skull and pelvis, the other bones examined for sexual differences are the long bones of the limbs [3], ribs [4,5], scapula [6,7], clavicle [8,9], sternum [10,11], vertebrae [12,13], sacrum and coccyx [14,15], bones of the hands and feet [16,17] or the hyoid bone [18,19].…”

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Testing the Validity of Patellar Measurements in Sex Estimation – A Computed Tomography Study in a Contemporary Polish Population

Jakubik,

Jeżak,

Nowińska

et al. 2023

J Educ Health Sport

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Introduction and purpose: Human skeleton-based sex estimation is a major topic of interest for forensic anthropologists. Various bones have been examined for sex heterogeneity. The most commonly used include skull and pelvis, however they may not always be used due to damage or fragmentation. The patella has been shown to be resistant to postmortem changes, which creates a potential use for determining the sex of unknown human remains. Materials and methods: The samples were gathered from patients examined by computed tomography angiography (CTA) of lower extremities in University Hospital No. 4 in Lublin. Exclusion criteria included patellar fractures, knee replacement and advanced osteoporosis. A total of 120 CTA examinations of 65 males and 55 females, were included in the analysis. Four measurements for every patella: craniocaudal patella dimension (CCP), transverse dimension (TP), anteroposterior dimension (APP) and patellar angle (PA), were obtained from CTA images. Results: The statistical analysis proved that sex differences of all variables, except for PA, were statistically significant (p < 0,001). Conclusions: Patellar measurements can be helpful in sex determination in the Polish population. CT is a useful tool for skeleton-based sex identification.

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Testing the Validity of Patellar Measurements in Sex Estimation – A Computed Tomography Study in a Contemporary Polish Population

Jakubik,

Jeżak,

Nowińska

et al. 2023

J Educ Health Sport

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Sex determination method using the third cervical vertebral body by head and neck CT

Ochiai,

Iwawaki,

Otaka

et al. 2024

Journal of Oral Biosciences

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Sex estimation techniques based on skulls in forensic anthropology: A scoping review

Wang,

Liu,

et al. 2024

PLoS ONE

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Background Sex estimation is an essential topic in the field of individual identification in forensic anthropology. Recent studies have investigated a growing range of techniques for estimating sex from human skulls. Objectives This study aims to provide a scoping review of the literature on techniques used in skull-based sex estimation, serving as a valuable reference for researchers. Sources of evidence The literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 2020 to February 2024. Eligibility criteria Eligible studies have investigated issues of interest to forensic anthropology about sex estimation using skull samples. Charting methods A total of 73 studies met the inclusion criteria and were categorized and analyzed based on the anatomic sites, modalities, trait types, and models. Their accuracy in estimating sex was subsequently examined, and the results were charted. Results and conclusions Our review highlights that the 3D medical imaging technique has enhanced the efficiency and stability of skull-based sex estimation. It is anticipated that advancements in 3D imaging and computer vision techniques will facilitate further breakthroughs in this field of research.

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Evaluation of the usage of the cervical 7th vertebra in sex estimation with measurements on computerized tomography images

Cited by 3 publications

References 22 publications

Testing the Validity of Patellar Measurements in Sex Estimation – A Computed Tomography Study in a Contemporary Polish Population

Testing the Validity of Patellar Measurements in Sex Estimation – A Computed Tomography Study in a Contemporary Polish Population

Sex determination method using the third cervical vertebral body by head and neck CT

Sex estimation techniques based on skulls in forensic anthropology: A scoping review

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