Anthropometric Evaluation of Mandibular Characteristics in the Medieval Kurdish Population of Girê Kortikê : Sex-Based Variations and Comparative Analysis
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2023-09
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Introduction: This research seeks to develop population-specific standards for skeletal sex determination, focusing on the medieval Kurdish population of Girê Kortikê and the mandible, a skull component presenting the highest degree of sexual dimorphism. This is the first study of its kind for this population. The research's primary objectives were to conduct anthropometric evaluations of several mandibular characteristics within this population, assess sex-based variations, determine relationships between various mandibular sizes, and contrast these findings with other existing studies. Materials and methods: A total of 121 mandibles (55 women, 66 men) were measured using 14 distinct anthropometric techniques, applying Pearson correlation coefficients, student's t-test, and principal component analysis (PCA) for comparison. Results: The study examined and discussed disparities between some chosen mandibular measurements and data from other populations. Statistically significant sex differences (p < 0.05) and correlations were identified in 12 of the anthropological measurements. The research found that the greater the height of the symphysis (GNI), the higher the foramen mentale height (FBB). Average measurements significantly deviated from the medieval Kurdish population when compared to populations in Santa Maria Xigui, Mexico (XIG), and Mexico City (MEX). Conclusion: No correlation was found between the height of the mandibular body (HML) and the mandible length (MLT). The study suggested distinct mandibular angle (MAN) sizes between sexes, indicating unique characteristics within the Girê Kortikê population, warranting further research for a more comprehensive evaluation. In conclusion, these findings emphasize the mandible's anatomical, historical, and cultural relevance in sex determination within the Girê Kortikê population.
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Funding Information: We want to thank the residents of Girê Kortikê, the Diyarbakir Museum, and the excavation team for their assistance during field studies and in evaluating the findings. Publisher Copyright: © 2023 The Authors
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Girê Kortikê, Mandible, Measurements, Medieval Kurdish population, 3.1 Basic medicine, 1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database, Anatomy
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Kavak, V, Pilmane, M, Kažoka, D, Edelmers, E & Satici, O 2023, 'Anthropometric Evaluation of Mandibular Characteristics in the Medieval Kurdish Population of Girê Kortikê : Sex-Based Variations and Comparative Analysis', Translational Research in Anatomy, vol. 32, 100255. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tria.2023.100255