Gender divergence in dimensions of tongue: A morphometric study.
Journal Title: International Journal of Dental Science and Innovative Research (IJDSIR) - Year 2019, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The claimed testimony is a requisite part of forensic investigations. Anthropometry, the systematic collection and correlation of measurements of the human body is now one of the principal techniques of physical anthropology. Gender determination is the first factor which is analyzed while identifying a set of human remains. Various studies in forensics have been done on various structures of head and neck region, but literature review shows the negligence of an important human organ “the tongue”. Though the tongue is of major interest to phoeneticians, linguists, speech therapists, but has been neglected by comparative anatomists. This demands the need for current research and study to confirm its normal size variations. Aim: To evaluate the gender variations on the normal dimensions of the tongue. Methodology: Individual methods were used to measure the different parameters i.e.Length, Breadth, Circumference and Thickness with the help of a dental floss on maximum protrusion of tongue. Results and Conclusions: The range values of the various parameters in males were as follows: length- 6-10cm, breadth- 5-11 cm, thickness-1-3cm, and circumference- 6-15cm. The range values of the various parameters in females were as follows: length- 6-10cm, breadth – 2-10cm, thickness- 1-3cm, circumference – 4-12 cm. Significant gender divergence in dimensions of tongue in male and female was observed with the help of a technique, which has an ease of availability and approachability.
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Prachi Anand
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