title: The use of bone histomorphometry in skeletal identification: the case of Francisco Pizarro.
abstract: Two lines of approach are utilized in a histomorphometric analysis of a rib sample from the postcranial remains believed to be those of Francisco Pizarro. Using a newly developed age predicting formula, age at death is estimated to be 62 years. This age agrees with several ages reported in historical documents. The histomorphometry of cortical area/total area (C/T) ratio, mean osteonal cross-sectional area, and mean annual Haversian bone formation rate conform to those of a healthy individual in his early sixties.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000365:Age Determination by Skeleton; D000368:Aged; D000375:Aging; D001846:Bone Development; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000473:pathology*; D005197:Famous Persons; D049668:History, 15th Century; D049669:History, 16th Century; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged