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The Use of Bone Histomorphometry in Skeletal Identification: The Case of Francisco Pizarro

1986; Wiley; Volume: 31; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1520/jfs11886j

1556-4029

SD Stout,

Forensic and Genetic Research

Two lines of approach are utilized in a histomorphometric analysis of a rib sample from the postcranial remains believed to be those of Francisco Pizarro. Using a newly developed age predicting formula, age at death is estimated to be 62 years. This age agrees with several ages reported in historical documents. The histomorphometry of cortical area/total area (C/T) ratio, mean osteonal cross-sectional area, and mean annual Haversian bone formation rate conform to those of a healthy individual in his early sixties.