Overview

Pubic bone age estimation is an important area of forensic anthropology that is used to determine the age of unknown individuals based on the morphological changes of the pubic symphysis. The pubic symphysis is the joint that connects the left and right pubic bones in the pelvis, and its morphology changes as an individual ages.In recent years, there has been an increased interest in using autopsy data to improve the accuracy of pubic bone age estimation. Autopsy studies can provide valuable information on the morphological changes of the pubic symphysis in a large and diverse population, which can help to refine and validate age estimation methods.One important area of autopsy research in pubic bone age estimation is the study of the symphysial surface. The symphysial surface is the part of the pubic symphysis that faces the other pubic bone, and its morphology changes in a predictable way with age. Autopsy studies have found that the degree of ridging, porosity, and other morphological features of the symphysial surface can be used to estimate age with a high degree of accuracy.Overall, the use of autopsy data in pubic bone age estimation is an important area of research that can help to improve the accuracy and reliability of age estimation methods. By studying the morphological changes of the pubic symphysis in a diverse population, researchers can refine and validate age estimation methods, which has important implications for forensic investigations and other applications.

Full Product Details

9784166196869

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available