A Test of the Phenice Method for the Estimation of Sex

The Phenice method for the estimation of sex of an individual from the pelvis was tested on 198 individuals of known sex from the Terry collection by an individual with training in the technique, but no additional training in forensic anthropology. Sex was correctly estimated in 88.4% of all individ...

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Published in:Journal of forensic sciences 2002-01, Vol.47 (1), p.19-24
Main Authors: Ubelaker, DH, Volk, CG
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Anthropology
Anthropometry
Female
Forensic Anthropology - methods
Forensic osteology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Pelvic Bones - anatomy & histology
Sensitivity and Specificity
Sex Determination Analysis
Studies
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Summary:The Phenice method for the estimation of sex of an individual from the pelvis was tested on 198 individuals of known sex from the Terry collection by an individual with training in the technique, but no additional training in forensic anthropology. Sex was correctly estimated in 88.4% of all individuals and more accurately estimated in females than in males. In a subsequent test of the same individuals by the same investigator utilizing additional nonmetric pelvic indicators, overall accuracy increased to 96.5%, with slightly greater accuracy for males. The study suggests that experience likely contributes to the accuracy of the Phenice method and that for inexperienced investigators, consultation of all pelvic indicators offers an advantage over using just the three variables in the Phenice method.
ISSN:0022-1198
1556-4029
DOI:10.1520/JFS15200J