Abstract

Cranial suture closure has long been understood as an indicator of human development and is closely associated with the aging process. Due to this correlation, it has been widely used in forensic and archaeological contexts to estimate the age of unidentified or skeletonized individuals. Several cadaver based studies have demonstrated the usefulness of the lambdoid suture in age estimation; however, it is not a technique that is commonly applied in routine forensic practice. Age estimation plays a crucial role in developing the biological profile that forensic anthropologists use to help identify unknown deceased individuals. This study aims to examine the pattern of cranial vault suture closure and its relationship to age, thereby contributing to more accurate age determination in forensic investigations.

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