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Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased?

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The bone that's most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased is the femur (although the humerus can also be used). <span>The femur is measured in cm and the calculations may very according to the gender of the deceased and can be accurate within 5 cm.
The femur is a long bone that is hard and, therefore, can keep its integrity longer. As well as it is a bone that generally is proportional to the body.</span>

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