Quantitative analysis of the innominate bone for sex estimation utilising the Phenice method

Abstract Background The Phenice method is a reliable qualitative analysis of the pubis and ischium region innominate bone to assess an individual’s sex. Geometric morphometric provides methods quantitative for identification purposes, which may be affected by environmental changes. This study analysed utilising 3D (3 dimensional) CT (computed tomography) scans geometric morphometrics sex estimation. 231 adult individuals (148 males 83 females) Malaysian population were landmarked IDAV Landmark software MorphoJ SPSS. Results first four principal components (PCs) accounted 41.9% total changes when method. Widening in pubic symphysis U shape with general widening border true pelvis, typically seen females, 21.8% eigenvalues. Conclusions It was possible quantify ventral arc, subpubic concavity medial aspect ischio-pubic ramus estimation method, most PC1 at region, 21.8%.