Facial Soft Tissue Thickness Values for Romanian Adult Population
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Published:2023-05-11
Issue:10
Volume:13
Page:5949
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ISSN:2076-3417
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Container-title:Applied Sciences
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Applied Sciences
Author:
Diac Madalina Maria1ORCID, Fotache Marin2, Romanov Nicolai2, Damian Simona Irina1, Furnica Cristina3, Iov Tatiana4, David Sofia1, Girlescu Nona3ORCID, Hunea Iuliana4ORCID, Lucasievici Codrin3, Scripcaru Andrei1, Iliescu Diana Bulgaru1
Affiliation:
1. Forensic Science Department, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania 2. Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University, 700506 Iasi, Romania 3. Morpho-Functional Department 1, Institute of Legal Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, 700115 Iasi, Romania 4. Institute of Legal Medicine, 700455 Iasi, Romania
Abstract
Introduction: Forensic identification practice requires a multitude of methods for positive identification, among which the facial reconstruction occupies a high place. For this to be done in the best way possible, it is mandatory that each population have their own database regarding soft tissue thickness. Objective: The present research is focused on creating such a database for the Romanian adult population and on exploring the statistical distribution and correlation of craniometric landmarks, overall, and in groups defined according to sex and weight categories. This might provide support in estimating the values of missing landmarks or other variables (e.g., age, sex) for unidentified bodies. Methods: Twelve craniometric landmarks were measured on 100 cadavers less than 24 h after death. Results and discussions: Of the 12 anatomical landmarks, only one appears to manifest statistically significant differences between sexes, and seven landmarks appear to vary significantly among the weight categories. Additionally, some evidence of interpopulation differences in the average soft tissue thicknesses were observed by the comparison of these data with similar studies from Caucasian groups with different geographic origin. Additionally, correlations between facial landmarks were examined, overall and between sexes.
Funder
University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi
Subject
Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science
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