Sex determination for using hand and wrist measurements in Turkish population.

Abstract

. Sex determination by using hand and wrist measurements in Turkish population.

Evaluation of upper extremity anthropometric measurements in terms of sex estimation

“…In discriminant functions where more than one variable was used, the most accurate binary model for sex differentiation was hand length and wrist width at 86.6%. 5 Another study reported accuracy of 77% in males and 80% in females when right hand length was used in sex differentiation, compared to 79% accuracy in males and 81% in females when left hand length values were used. Right hand width revealed sexual dimorphism with 80% accuracy in males and 83% accuracy in females and left-hand width with 81% accuracy in males and 82% accuracy in females.…”

“…Anthropometric measurements from the individual's dominant hand have been described as eliciting more objective results, and right-side measurements have been adopted in studies. 5 However, we evaluated both the right and left upper extremities in sex estimation in this study. We think it is necessary and useful for anthropometric measurements performed in consideration of the probability of both extremities being present in forensic cases and for models developed from these measurements to be considered from a broader perspective.…”

“…Our measurements comparing males and females were comparable to those of previous studies measuring common anthropometric parameters in the same or different populations. 5,9,12,18,[21][22][23][24][25] These findings may lead to differentiation of the population. In this study, statistically significant differences were observed in all parameters between the male and female groups with male measurements being higher than female.…”

“…Data considered for use in sex differentiation therefore need to be populationspecific. 5 Upper extremity anthropometric characteristics are important to the development of alternative methods in identity investigation in forensic sciences. Determination of the anatomical region and formations needing to be examined and evaluated for this purpose, the standardization of examination and measurement methodology and the conversion of the examination findings into mathematical models will assist practitioners in this field to estimate sex from available specimens.…”

“…However, such analysis for each body and body part in the wakes of mass disasters is a costly and time-consuming procedure, and more practical, low-cost and conventional methods are needed. 5 DNA analysis in cases of compromised body integrity involves high costs and requires a professional team, and is also a time-consuming process. In contrast, the alternative method described in the present study permits case identification with the application of models for which data have been developed in a more practical and economical manner.…”