Which bone is the most reliable for identifying the sex of a person?
Question and options
Which bone is the most reliable for identifying the sex of a person?
- Long bone
- Pelvic bone
- Femur bone
- Tibia
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B - Pelvic bone
The pelvis is the most reliable single bone for sex determination (wider subpubic angle, greater sciatic notch and broader pelvic inlet in females); long bones such as the femur or tibia are less reliable.
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