Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased?

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Zane Zhang

26 October, 16:16

Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased?

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Kayden Barrett · Answer 1

The bone that's most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased is the femur (although the humerus can also be used). The femur is measured in cm and the calculations may very according to the gender of the deceased and can be accurate within 5 cm.

The femur is a long bone that is hard and, therefore, can keep its integrity longer. As well as it is a bone that generally is proportional to the body.