Sexual Dimorphism of the Lateral Angle of the Petrous Bone in Children: Growth Patterns and the Influence of Cranial Width

Background: The lateral angle of the internal acoustic meatus of the petrous bone is a sexually dimorphic feature used for sex determination, particularly in fragmented or cremated remains. However, studies show conflicting results regarding its accuracy, and the reasons for its dimorphism remain un...

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Published in:	Biology
Main Authors:	Lukas Waltenberger, Stefan Lettner, Anton Dobsak, Martin Dockner, Lena Hirtler, Stefan Tangl
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-05-01
Subjects:	internal acoustic meatus biauricular width sexual dimorphism cranial base
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/14/6/628