Role of Ischio-Pubic Index in Sex Identification from Innominate Bones in North Indian Population.
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2014-07
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Background: The use of coxal elements for age & sex identification is primary and most widespread way of
bringing us closer to the identity of dead individuals in archaeological & certain forensic scenarios. It is well
known that there is metric & morphologic variation in expression of sexual dimorphism between racial
phenotypes and populations. Therefore, the purpose of present research is to assess metric differences in the
pubo-ischial region of hip bones amongst North Indian Population.
Material & Methods: Material for the current investigation comprised of 100 hip bones [(M: F=80:20) & (R:
L=50:50)] obtained from Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Amritsar, Punjab, India. Pubic
Length & ischial length were measured and Pubo-ischial index was calculated. All the data thus obtained was
compiled, tabulated and statistically analyzed.
Results: All the three parameters showed statistically significant sex differences. Ischium was longer in males,
pubis in females & pubo-ischial index was also more in females.
Conclusion: These variables can be used to determine sex from human hip bone or its fragments.
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Pubic Length, Ischium Length, Pubo- ischial Index, Sex Determination, Racial Differences
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Sachdeva Kanika, Singla Rajan Kumar, Kalsey Gurdeep. Role of Ischio-Pubic Index in Sex Identification from Innominate Bones in North Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2014 Jul-Sep; 2(3): 515-520.