ANTHROP 3FA3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Pubic Symphysis, Forensic Anthropology, Forensic Pathology
14 Sep 2016
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The supraorbital ridge, a bony protrusion just above the point where the eyebrows lie is very noticeable in males but practically absent in females. In the case of females, the forehead tends to be rounded, while in males it is inclined. Males also possess squarer chins, whereas the female chin is usually pointed. In cases involving fetuses or children, an analysis may be difficult to conduct because of the developing stage of the skeleton. Ascertaining the sex first is crucial, since in adult women the aging process at bone level progresses much more rapidly than in men. Osteoporosis may result from menopause, so the sex of the individual is an important consideration before attempting to estimate age. Infants, children and teenagers experience a continual growth process, producing many landmarks throughout the skeleton and the dentition. The maturing process is noticeable in the bones to, since those of young individuals will not be developed fully or ossified (hardened)
