Wala M Amin. Assessing Ramus Dimorphism of Jordanian Mandibles.
. 2018; 6(1):1-6. doi: 10.12691/AJMBR-6-1-1
sex dimorphism, ramus flexure, morphologic trait, predictive accuracy, forensic fossils, skeletal remains
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