Question

When determining the age at death of a skeleton: the cranial suture closure method is the most accurate. dental eruption works well for adults of advanced age. pubic symphysis works well on adults. osteoporosis works for aging kids 3-12 years old. none of the above?

Answer 1

Pubic symphysis works well on adults when determining the age at death of a skeleton.

A superb postcranial age indicator for adult remains is provided by morphological modification of the innominate’s artificial surfaces. The common part analyzed for determining the age is the difference in pubic symphysis face.