Identification & Thanatology · NEET PG Preparation Forensic Medicine
A skeletonized set of human remains is brought to the department for identification. Anthropological examination of the pelvis reveals a narrow great…
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A skeletonized set of human remains is brought to the department for identification. Anthropological examination of the pelvis reveals a narrow greater sciatic notch, a subpubic angle of approximately 65 degrees, and a heart-shaped (android) pelvic inlet. These features are characteristic of which of the following?
- A.Adult female pelvis
- B.Adult male pelvisCorrect answer
- C.Juvenile female pelvis
- D.Juvenile male pelvis
Solution
The male pelvis is typically narrow and rugged. Key osteological features indicating a male pelvis include: a narrow greater sciatic notch (inverted 'V' shape), a narrow subpubic angle (, roughly 50-60 degrees), and a heart-shaped (android) pelvic inlet. In contrast, the female pelvis is wide, has a wide sciatic notch, a subpubic angle , and a round or oval pelvic inlet.
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