Comparative Radiographic Study of Human and Animal Long Bone Patterns

The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that certain radiographic features can be found to distinguish between human and animal long bone fragments, and therefore would be useful as an adjunct in forensic science identification. Using proposed radiographic criteria, 13 archeologists a...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 1987-11, Vol.32 (6), p.1645-1654
Main Authors: Chilvarquer, I, Katz, JO, Glassman, DM, Prihoda, TJ, Cottone, JA
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Bone and Bones - diagnostic imaging
Extremities - diagnostic imaging
Forensic Medicine - methods
Forensic osteology
Forensic radiography
Humans
Radiography
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Summary:The objective of this study was to test the hypothesis that certain radiographic features can be found to distinguish between human and animal long bone fragments, and therefore would be useful as an adjunct in forensic science identification. Using proposed radiographic criteria, 13 archeologists and 12 dentists were asked to identify 20 radiographic samples as representing human or animal bone. Results showed that archeologists correctly identified 86.8% of the samples, and dentists correctly identified 81.9%. Based on the results of this study, it was concluded that radiographic interpretation of long bone fragments may be a useful aid in a forensic science investigation of human and animal remains.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS11222J