Forensic Anthropology by Benjamin Booth

Forensic Athropology

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Is the examination of human skeletal remains for law enforcement agencies to help with the recovery of human remains, determine the identity of unidentified human remains, interpret trauma, and estimate time since death.

Characteristics

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The shape of pelvic bones provides the best evidence for the sex of the person. Abnormal changes in the shape, size, and density of bones can indicate disease or trauma. Bones marked by perimortem injuries, such as unhealed fractures, bullet holes, or cuts, can reveal the cause of death.

what can bones tell us

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mitochondrial DNA in bones and teeth can be used to confirm relationships of old remains with deceased or living descendants. As well as the age, sex, race, and stature of the deceased, as well as many other facts about the person's lifestyle and culture.

Trauma Analysis

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Skeletal trauma can be characterized by the timing of the death event as well as the mechanism that caused the trauma. Bones are objects that obey physical laws and understanding bone's response to force can help interpret how fractures may have occurred.

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