Estimation of sex is an important step in the evaluation of unknown human remains. Human
skulls are shown to exhibit sexual dimorphism. The objective of the present study was to …

The mastoid bone, situated at the base of the skull and characterized by its compact
structure in the petrous portion, being among the slowest-growing bones, has gained …

Introduction Sex identification of different skeletal remains has been defiance for many
forensic studies. Mastoid process of the skull has drawn great attention from many …

Background: The mastoid process characteristics are of great utility in the determination of
sex. Studies on human skeletal remains for sex determination have been a topic of interest …

Objective: Determination of sex is one of the most important parameters for conducting
biological profile of unknown skeletal remains in anatomical anthropology and forensic …

Objective: Sex determination is one of the most important parameters to identify in forensic
science. Because the mastoid process is the most resistant to damage due to its position in …

Background: Personal identification is crucial in natural mass disasters and in man-made
disasters when the body is highly mutilated and fragmented. The mastoid process of the …

Methods The present study was an autopsy based study of the mastoid triangle for sex
determination of the skull. This study was conducted at the mortuary of the Government …

Predicting Sex from the Linear Measurements of Mastoid Process: A Preliminary Study in Skulls
of Eastern Indian Population Page 1 www.IndianJournals.com Members Copy, Not for …

Introduction: Skull plays an important role, second only next to pelvis for sex determination.
In skull, mastoid and occipital region due to its anatomical location is the most protected …