How to determine age, sex, and weight by examining a skeleton?

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A skeleton was found in a wooded area. It was brought to a forensic medicine laboratory for identification. The first thing the coroner did was determine the age, sex, and possible height and weight of the person.Describe in detail what structures/features/evidence was examined in order to get this information?
 
Pelvis area is a large cue to age and sex. It will show especially if a female has gone through puberty. I believe it is that females have a wider pelvis bone. Height can be determined through the length of the femur and arms.
 
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