Study of Sexual Dimorphism of Human Sternum in Indian Population
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 5
Abstract
Aim: To study the sternum and its anatomical pattern and variation in population to show the sternum as one of the bone of sexual dimorphism. Material and Method: Two hundred and two adult human sternum of known age and sex were studied. Statistical analysis was done on the basis of length of manubrium, length of mesosternum, combine length of manubrium and mesosternum, breadth of first sternebra, breadth of third sternebra. Result: After analysis of all statistically significant parameter, the percentage of identified bone for male was 89.7% and for female was 82.4%. Conclusion: The study will useful in deciding the sex of unknown sample in future and often required in medicolegal cases.
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Dr Yogesh Shridhar Ganorkar MD
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