Determination of age and sex and identification of deceased person by forensic procedures

Abstract

Aim: This study was done to determine the methods and techniques for the identification of person and estimation of age and sex of the deceased individual. Method: The two problems that arise when human skeletal and dental remains are found are the identification of the person and determination of cause of death. In most cases, establishing the person's identity is not possible and the death of that person remains undetermined. Determination of age sex and identification of deceased person by skeletal bones and by teeth was analyzed. Stature in life, cause of death and Individual Skeletal Characteristics was also analyzed by various means of forensic procedure. Conclusion: Sex determination by using bone as early as possible is important from the forensic point of view. The determination of sex by using skull depends upon traits and measurements. The assessment of sex by long bones is easier because the male long bones tend to be longer and more massive than those of the female, with more marked muscle attachments. Teeth are particularly useful in determining gender by using different odontometric techniques.