1Anatomy department, M P. Shah Government Medical College, Jamnagar
2Professor & Head of department, Anatomy Department, B. J. Medical college, Ahemedabad
*Correspondence Email: chudasama_jatin@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 21 September, 2015.
The aim of the present study is to provide various parameters of 2nd metacarpal bones for sex determination from saurashtra population.
forty two pairs of 2nd metacarpal bones were measured and their dimensions were compared with the dimensions of Spanish, british and American white population. The mean, SD, t value and p value were calculated, and demarcationg point method for sexual dimorphism was employed.
mean anteroposterior width of head of 2nd metacarpal was higher in male as compared to female for both sides (right and left). Mean mediolateral width of head of 2nd metacarpal was higher in male as compared to female for both sides (right and left). Anteroposterior width of head in 2nd metacarpal in male and female of saurashtra region was lower than the American white, british white and Spanish population. Mediolateral width of head of 2nd metacarpal was lower than the American white, british white and Spanish population in male and higher in female.
Thus by providing adequate osteometric dimensions of 2nd metacarpal, the present study contributes for the construction of model of skeleton for teaching purpose as well as for analysis of skeletal remains in forensic related cases.
