CHP8 Skeletal; Comparison of Male and Female Skeletons
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| General form (Males) | Bones heavier and thicker/ Muscle attachment sites more massive/ Joint surfaces relatively large
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| General form (Females) | Bones lighter and thinner/ Muscle attachment sites less distinct/ Joint surface relatively small
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| Skull (Male) | Forehead shorter vertically/ Mandible and maxillae relatively larger/ Facial area more pronounced/ Processes more prominent
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| Skull (Female) | Forehead more elongated vertically/ Mandible and maxillae relatively smaller/ Facial area rounder, with less pronounced features/ Processes less pronounced
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| Pelvic Cavity (Males) | Narrower in all dimensions/ Deeper/ Pelvic outlet relatively small
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| Pelvic Cavity (Females) | Wider in all dimensions/ Shorter and roomier/ Pelvic outlet relatively large
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| Sacrum (Males) | Long, narrow, with a smooth concavity (sacral curvature); sacral promontory more pronounced
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| Sacrum (Females) | Short, wide, flat concavity more pronounced in a posterior direction; sacral promontory less pronounced
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| Coccyx (Males) | Less movable
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| Coccyx (Females) | More movable and follows the posterior direction of the sacral curvature
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| Pubic arch (Males) | 60-90 degree angle
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| Pubic arch (Female) | 90-120 degree angle
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| Pubic symphysis (Male) | Relatively deep
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| Pubic symphysis (Female) | Relatively shallow
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| Ischial spine, ischial tuberosity, and anterior superior iliac spine (Males) | Turned more inward
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| Ischial spine, ischial tuberosity, and anterior superior iliac spine (Females) | Turned more outward and further apart
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| Greater sciatic notch (Male) | Narrow
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| Greater sciatic notch (Females) | Wide
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