The Use of Bone Histomorphometry in Skeletal Identification: The Case of Francisco Pizarro
- 1 January 1986
- journal article
- other
- Published by ASTM International in Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Vol. 31 (1) , 296-300
- https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs11886j
Abstract
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 This age agrees with several ages reported in historical documents.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.Keywords
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