Wang Xindi, Liu Guihong, Wu Qiushuo, Zheng Yazi, Song Feng, Li Yuan
Department of Forensic Genetics, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
Department of Forensic Pathology, West China School of Basic Medical Sciences & Forensic Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, PR China.
PLoS One. 2024 Dec 9;19(12):e0311762. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0311762. eCollection 2024.
Sex estimation is an essential topic in the field of individual identification in forensic anthropology. Recent studies have investigated a growing range of techniques for estimating sex from human skulls.
This study aims to provide a scoping review of the literature on techniques used in skull-based sex estimation, serving as a valuable reference for researchers.
The literature search was performed using PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science from January 2020 to February 2024.
Eligible studies have investigated issues of interest to forensic anthropology about sex estimation using skull samples.
A total of 73 studies met the inclusion criteria and were categorized and analyzed based on the anatomic sites, modalities, trait types, and models. Their accuracy in estimating sex was subsequently examined, and the results were charted.
Our review highlights that the 3D medical imaging technique has enhanced the efficiency and stability of skull-based sex estimation. It is anticipated that advancements in 3D imaging and computer vision techniques will facilitate further breakthroughs in this field of research.
性别估计是法医人类学个体识别领域的一个重要课题。最近的研究调查了越来越多从人类头骨估计性别的技术。
本研究旨在对基于头骨的性别估计技术的文献进行范围综述，为研究人员提供有价值的参考。
2020年1月至2024年2月期间，使用PubMed、Scopus和科学网进行文献检索。
符合条件的研究调查了法医人类学中使用头骨样本进行性别估计的相关问题。
共有73项研究符合纳入标准，并根据解剖部位、模态、特征类型和模型进行分类和分析。随后检查了它们在估计性别方面的准确性，并绘制了结果。
我们的综述强调，三维医学成像技术提高了基于头骨的性别估计的效率和稳定性。预计三维成像和计算机视觉技术的进步将推动该研究领域的进一步突破。
