Determination of age at death: assessment of an algorithm of age prediction using numerical three-dimensional CT data from pubic bones.
Am J Phys Anthropol
; 108(3): 261-8, 1999 Mar.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-10096678
ABSTRACT
The determination of age at death is an important part of physical and forensic anthropology. Because of resistance to decomposition and the simplicity/accuracy ratio, the direct observation of the os pubis by Suchey-Brooks phase analysis is the preferred reference system for determination of age at death. We propose an age-prediction system using a pubic symphysis numerical database obtained from CT x-ray through quantification of age-linked parameters. Our system increases the accuracy of age estimation and at the same time preserves the integrity of the archeological material.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Age Determination by Skeleton
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Forensic Anthropology
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Death
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Anthropology, Physical
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
/
Male
Language:
En
Journal:
Am J Phys Anthropol
Year:
1999
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
France