Patient population
(1) 112 females and 128 males in the Tennessee Data Bank
(2) includes Whites of European descent and Blacks
Measurements taken:
(1) height of the scapula in mm
(2) breadth of the scapula in mm
score =
= (0.17308 * (height of scapula in mm)) + (0.21072 * (breadth of scapula in mm)) - 47.616
where:
• The points for taking the height measurement is not given, but is assumed to be from the superior to inferior angle.
• The breadth is assumed to be the distance from medial to lateral margins, probably along the costal (anterior) surface and using the rim of the glenoid cavity as the lateral margin.
Interpretation:
• A positive score indicates male gender.
• A negative score indicates female gender.
• The score is reported as 94% correct.
