Comparative histomorphometric study identifies key features for forensic species identification, suggesting histomorphometric tools enhance forensic anthropology.
Key Points
Significant differences in secondary osteon count and Haversian canal dimensions were found between humans and sheep femoral cortices, indicating essential forensic features.
Humans exhibited higher remodeling activity and larger vascular channels, while sheep displayed a more organized plexiform pattern with fewer secondary osteons.
The methodology included analyzing thirty femoral midshaft samples, with noted parameters assessed using the Modified Frost technique and ImageJ software.
These findings highlight the importance of histomorphometric and qualitative analysis in developing forensic bone reference data for species identification.