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Age estimation of skeletal remains: principal methods

Lynnerup, Niels, Villa, Chiara·2014·Research and Reports in Forensic Medical Science
DOI 10.2147/rrfms.s35660
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  • The validity of the Suchey-Brooks and Buckberry-Chamberlain approaches was investigated by Villa using 3D representations from CT and laser images, concluding that although modern imaging technology can improve these methods, direct viewing of dry bones now yields the most accurate results.

    “The validity of the Suchey‐Brooks and Buckberry‐Chamberlain approaches was investigated by Villa [29] using 3D representations from computed tomography (CT) and laser images, and concluded that although modern imaging technology can improve these methods, direct viewing of dry bones now yields the most accurate results [29].”

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Lynnerup, N., & Villa, C.
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Research and Reports in Forensic Medical Science
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Informa UK Limited
Published
2014-02
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3
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2230-2476
DOI
10.2147/rrfms.s35660
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