Sex Estimation Using Morphological Traits of the Skull

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Title: Sex Estimation Using Morphological Traits of the Skull
Author: Elizabeth Salisbury
Date: 31 May 2012
Type: Text; Image; StillImage
Identifier: aes/11
Language: eng
Keywords: morphological traits; forensic anthropology
Abstract: Estimating the sex of an individual from skeletal remains can help in their identification. There are many methods that can be implemented to help assess the sex, but when only a skull is available, common morphological traits of the cranium and mandible can be used. Ten morphological traits were used to estimate the sex of the unknown skull. Using these ten characteristics, I was able to accurately conclude whether the skull came from a male or female individual.
Description: This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Department: Anthropology
Bibliographic Citation: Salisbury, Elizabeth. "Sex Estimation Using Morphological Traits of the Skull." Poster presented at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012.
Faculty Sponsor: Misty Weitzel