1. Analysis of Skeletal Remains
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Analysis of Skeletal Remains
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2. Angle
Male < 90°
Female > 90°

3. Sacrum
Male = Forward
Female = Backward

4. Pelvic Outlet
Male = Small
Female = Large

5. Ilia
Male = Close
Female = Spread

6. Chin
Male = Square
Female = Rounded

7. Occipital Protuberance
(back of skull)
Male = Large
Female = Small

8. General Anatomy
Male = Robust
Female = Gracile

9. Forehead
Male = Vertical
Female = Receeding

10. (location of eyebrows)
Brow Ridges
(location of eyebrows)
Male = Prominent
Female = Slight

11. Orbital Margins
(edge of eye socket)
Male = Sharp
Female = Rounded

12. Angle of Ramus
(back corner of jaw)
Male = 90 degrees
Female = Obtuse