Sexual Dimorphism in Alar Length and Auricular Index of Sacrum

Abstract

Context Results: The mean length value of ala was greater in female than male (P<0.001). The difference between the mean value of alar index in male and female was significant (P >0.05). The mean value of auricular index was higher in male than female and the difference was statically significant (P<0.001). Conclusion:The sacrum can be used for sexual dimorphism as is usual in anthropological work. The knowledge of alar length and auricular index of sacrum is essential in medico-legal practice for sex determination of an individual.

Metric Analysis of Sexual Dimorphism in North Indian Pelvic Indices

“…Hence, the skeletal materials are used in establishing the personal identity by medico legal experts, Human identification by forensic experts is often the first step in the process of identification of victims following natural disasters, air crashes, murders, explosions and mass fatality events [1][2][3]. In such situations; age, sex, stature and ethnic background are the four main anatomist and anthropologist for giving their opinion with respect to sex, age and stature of the deceased [5].…”