Date of Award
Fall 12-15-2010
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Dr. Frank L'Engle Williams
Second Advisor
Dr. Bethany Turner
Third Advisor
Dr. Cassandra White
Abstract
The dimensions of the lumbar vertebrae are examined in order to determine if these measurements can be used to predict the age of an individual, and if the lumbar vertebrae exhibit sexual dimorphism. Various statistical techniques were utilized to analyze several dimensions of the lumbar vertebrae. Aging patterns in the lumbar elements are distinct between males and females, and females exhibit compression of the L3 element, which may be related to vertebral wedging. Some dimensions of the lumbar vertebrae are sexually dimorphic.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57709/1666252
Recommended Citation
Smith, April K., "Aging of the Lumbar Vertebrae Using Known Age and Sex Samples." Thesis, Georgia State University, 2010.
doi: https://doi.org/10.57709/1666252