Utility of the morphological scoring of costal cartilage ossification in age estimation of adult Egyptians using multidetector computed tomography

Age differences in calcification form and amount in the seven costal cartilages were found.The best model for males include the second costal cartilage.The best model for females include third or fifth costal cartilages.First OCP is the most accurate in cross-population application regardless of sex.The best OCP in one population is not necessarily the best predictor in both samples.