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March 14, 2026Science & JusticeOpen Access

Morphological features of footprints in adult Slovak population – implications for forensic podiatry and anthropology

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KHKatarína HanzelyováComenius University BratislavaFBFilip BabiakComenius University BratislavaMCMária ChovancováComenius University Bratislava

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Implication

Analysis of morphological characteristics in footprints aids sex estimation in a young Slovak population, suggesting valuable forensic applications.

Key Points

  • The study aims to analyze the morphological features of footprints in relation to sex and laterality.
  • Analyzed the morphological features of footprints from 170 individuals aged 18 to 30 years.
  • Examined characteristics such as arch of the foot, inter-toe distances, crease marks, and deformities.
  • Compared features between male and female footprints to identify significant differences.
  • Sex differences observed in number of humps, phalangeal marks, and crease marks.
  • Laterality significantly associated with the presence of foot deformities.
  • Morphological characteristics assist in sex estimation and personal identification during forensic investigations.

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Hanzelyová et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b4fac6b39f7826a300b73fhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.scijus.2026.101431
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