ISSN: 2332-0915
Godin M
France
Research Article
Estimation of skeletal Age at Death in Adults Using the Acetabulum and the Auricular Surface
Author(s): Venara A, Martrille L, Godin M, Kerdat C, Deguette C, Chapard D and Rouge-maillart C
Venara A, Martrille L, Godin M, Kerdat C, Deguette C, Chapard D and Rouge-maillart C
Rougé-Maillart et al proposed a technique to determine the age of a subject using the acetabular surface and the auricular surface of the coxal bone. This technique has been described as promising, particularly in subjects under 50 years of age. The initial aim of this study was to test the technique on a new population with two observers, one of whom had no prior experience of the technique. A second aim was to confirm the utility of using the technique on elderly subjects.
Material and method: We worked on 210 bones (108 male and 102 female) from the Terry Collection. Two observers studied the bones (one was a beginner, one an advanced user of the technique). Age estimation of the skeletons was based on analysis of the auricular surface and the acetabulum as described in the method by Rougé- Maillart et al. Intra- and inter-observer correlati.. View More»
DOI:
10.4172/2332-0915.1000113