Histological methods to estimate skeletal age at death, in forensic cases, are an alternative to the more traditional gross morphological methods. Most histological methods utilize counts of bone type within a given field for their estimation. The method presented in this paper uses the percentage area occupied by unremodeled bone to estimate age. The percentage area occupied by unremodeled bone is used in a linear regression model to predict skeletal age at death. Additionally, this method uses digital software to measure area rather than the traditional technique in which a gridded microscope is used to estimate area. The clavicle was chosen as a sample site since it is not a weight bearing bone and has little muscular insertion. These factors reduce the variation seen as a result of differences in lifestyle or activity pattern.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc4604 |
| Date | 08 1900 |
| Creators | Ingraham, Mark R. |
| Contributors | Gill-King, Harrell, Beitinger, Thomas L., Zimmerman, Earl G. |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Copyright, Ingraham, Mark R., Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights reserved. |
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