Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 135-139 , 10 May 2006

Estimation of stature and determination of sex from radial and ulnar bone lengths in a Turkish corpse sample

  • Osman Celbis

      Affiliations

    • Inonu University School of Medicine, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kampus, Malatya, Turkey
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +90 422 3410660; fax: +90 422 3410036.
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  • Hasan Agritmis

      Affiliations

    • Council of Forensic Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey

Received 3 February 2005 ,Revised 10 May 2005 ,Accepted 10 May 2005.

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doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2005.05.016

Forensic Science International
Volume 158, Issue 2 , Pages 135-139 , 10 May 2006

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