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Sex Differences in Human Skeletons

Sex Differences in Human Skeletons 
Even with the aid of modern technology it can still be relatively difficult to determine the sex of a recovered skeleton, particularly if the remains are incomplete or don’t represent an adult. However, there are a few reliable indicators of sex present within a human skeleton, the most obvious of which can be found in the skull. 
1. Shape of lower jaw 
Males tend to have a much heavier, squarer jaw than females. The bone structure of the lower mandible is much thicker and stronger. 
Females tend to have more delicate, rounded lower mandibles with the chin featuring a prominent point. 
2. Shape of eyes 
Males have much deeper, sturdier orbital sockets with a prominent shelf of bone extending across the brow. 
Females have rounder, more widely spaced orbital sockets with no brow bone. 
3. Shape of nasal cavity 
Males have a pear shaped nasal cavity
Females have a teardrop shaped nasal cavity 
4. Size of skull 
Males typically have larger, heavier skulls than females and have considerably more bone structure around the jaw, brow, and back of the head. 
Female skulls are smaller, more round in shape, with noticeably soft bone structure and a much smoother overall texture.

Sex Differences in Human Skeletons

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