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Meijlis, T.M. (2009)

Sexual Dimorphism in Human Canines. An odontometric study on a population from medieval Delft

Master thesis | Archaeology (MA/MSc)
In this study the sexual dimorphism in canines of a human population from Medieval Delft is analyzed. The buccolingual diameter, mesiodistal diameter, crown height and total length of the canines of 74 individuals were measured, as well as the maxilla-alveolar breadth and length. The sex of the specimen was known through earlier performed ancient DNA analysis. The measurements were analyzed in graphs and Student’s T Tests were performed. It was found that even though the maxillo-alveolar breadth and length did not show any significant differences between males and females, the buccolingual and mesiodistal diameter as well as the root length did show a significant difference. Sexual dimorphism in the dentins is an interesting topic and has been studied by several researchers. Most of these researchers find some sort of dimorphism between males and females. The amount of dimorphism, however, varies per population. To use the canines, or dentins in general, as a sex indicator the...Show moreIn this study the sexual dimorphism in canines of a human population from Medieval Delft is analyzed. The buccolingual diameter, mesiodistal diameter, crown height and total length of the canines of 74 individuals were measured, as well as the maxilla-alveolar breadth and length. The sex of the specimen was known through earlier performed ancient DNA analysis. The measurements were analyzed in graphs and Student’s T Tests were performed. It was found that even though the maxillo-alveolar breadth and length did not show any significant differences between males and females, the buccolingual and mesiodistal diameter as well as the root length did show a significant difference. Sexual dimorphism in the dentins is an interesting topic and has been studied by several researchers. Most of these researchers find some sort of dimorphism between males and females. The amount of dimorphism, however, varies per population. To use the canines, or dentins in general, as a sex indicator the analysis has to be compared and verified by a different standard method of sex determination. This study confirms those findings.Show less
Author
Meijlis, T.M.
Faculty
Faculty of Archaeology
Supervisors

Maat, G.J.R
Kolfschoten, M. van

ECTS Credits
20
Language
en