Sexual Dimorphism and Racial Differences in the Various Parameters of Head and Neck of Talus in Gujarati Population
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Anatomy - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 3
Abstract
Introduction: Talus is the key tarsal bone of the foot. It is unique in the sense that it has no muscular attachments. Sexual dimorphism and racial differences in the talus is utmost important for the forensic experts, anatomists as well as physical anthropologists. The purpose of the present study was to determine whether sex or race related morphometric differences in the various parameters of head and neck of talus could be demonstrated, and if so whether they are useful for the identification of individuals of unknown sex and race or not. Material and Method: Current study was done on the 221 dry adult human talus. The parameters of head and neck of talus included in the study are length, breadth and height of head of talus as well as head-neck length of talus. Results: Findings of all four parameters of head and neck of talus in male were more as compared to those of female in the Gujarati population of present study. Discussion: Findings of present study were compared with the findings of other researchers who measured the same parameters in the different populations. Conclusion: All four parameters of head and neck of talus included in the study are useful for the sexual dimorphism of talus in the Gujarati population of present study as well as they are useful for the identification of individuals of unknown race.
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Javia Mayankkumar D.
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