Age estimation from the sternal end of left fourth rib in the Nepalese population

Autor:	Rijen Shrestha, Kewal Krishan, Tanuj Kanchan
Jazyk:	angličtina
Rok vydání:	2024
Předmět:	Forensic anthropology Sternal ends of ribs Sex estimation Stature estimation Age estimation Nepalese population Law in general. Comparative and uniform law. Jurisprudence K1-7720 Medicine (General) R5-920
Zdroj:	Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol 14, Iss 1, Pp 1-16 (2024)
Druh dokumentu:	article
ISSN:	2090-5939
DOI:	10.1186/s41935-024-00403-3
Popis:	Abstract Background Forensic anthropological examinations help in identification of unidentified human remains. This study aims to establish population-specific standards for age estimation from the sternal ends of left fourth ribs in the Nepalese population. A quantitative, observational study was conducted on 387 Nepalese deceased (106 females, 281 males) between November 2021 and March 2023. Left fourth ribs were collected, macerated and examined for the study. The variables examined included pit depth, pit shape, rim and wall configurations and rib phase. Results Pit depth significantly predicted age, β = 0.642, t(385) = 16.42, p
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