Digit ratio (2D:4D) – A forensic marker for sexual dimorphism in North Indian population

Background: In the analysis of mutilated remains encountered in case of war or in case of natural or unnatural calamities, the assessment of sex is foremost vital element when rendering identity profile of an individual. 2D:4D digit ratio (2D = index finger, 4D = the ring finger) has been proposed a...

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Main Authors: Sangeeta Dey, A.K. Kapoor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2016-12-01
Series:Egyptian Journal of Forensic Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090536X16300673