How can one differentiate between male and female skeletons?

There are many but very slight differences between male and female skeletons. But the most striking difference is the size of the pelvis, in the male it is narrow and rough in texture while in the female it is wide and smooth in texture. Other differences include: Male Female ---------------------------------------------------------- Heavier and rougher skull Smoother and lighter skull Facial sinuses are larger Facial sinuses are smaller Teeth are larger Teeth are smaller Forehead will be sloping Forehead will be vertical Bone weight will be heavier Bone weight will be lighter Bone markings more prominent Bone markings less prominent

I agree the main difference between the male and female skeleton is that she has a wider hip section to allow for childbirth Men also tend to have slightly thicker and longer limbs and digit bones, while women tend to have narrower rib cages, smaller teeth, less angular mandibles, and less pronounced cranial features such as the brow ridges and occipital protuberance (the small bump at the back of the skull). The book Genesis of the Bible tells that Eve was created from one of Adam's ribs. This has led some people to assume that men have one fewer rib than women, but this is false: men and women both have 12 pairs of ribs. In addition, removed ribs usually regenerate within 2-3 months of sectional surgery, as in the surgical procedure rib thoracoplasty.

The pelvic bones are different in men and women. Women have a wider pelvic bone than a man does.

There are a few differences between male and female skeletons. Female skeletons have wider hips to allow for childbirth, along with narrower ribs, and smaller teeth. In contrast, male skeletons usually have longer and thicker bones, in particular, the limb bones.

Now there's a thought! I would say, that maybe the female ones are much more attractive (can skeletons be attractive?? Or only to other skeletons??)1 You did say all views welcome, didn't you? You really have me scratching my little skull, now!

The main difference is in the skull and the pelvic bone. The pelvic bone will also reveal (in a woman) if the woman has given birth or not. They can also tell from other bones, but they are not as definate. The size, density, etc. of the bones in general is different, but that is not as definate as the skull or the pelvic bone.

In women the pelvic bone is wider to allow for the child birth, so far as i know, may be other differences i am unawre of.. Thanks for sharing. Welcome always. Cheers. Prof