Dimensions of Sacrum Show Sexual Dimorphism

 

Authors: A Khanam, Sarker MSA, RA Naznin, M Benzir, MT Akter, AP Talukder

 

Description:
Background: Study of skeletal remains of the unknown decomposed body plays a vital role for establishing the identity of the subject. Sexual dimorphism is found in the different parameters of sacra, which varies within and between the worldwide populations.
Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted among 100 dry adult human sacra from January 2023 to June 2024, Department of Anatomy, TMSS Medical College and Shaheed Ziaur Rahman Medical College, Bogura. Data were collected by using a pre-designed questionnaire prepared for the study. Sex determination was done by using discriminant function analysis (DFA) and found 43 male and 57 female sacra. Results: The straight length and ventral curved length of sacrum was found to be significantly greater in male than females (p< 0.000). The breadth of sacra was found significantly greater in females compared to male