Chapter 15 Flashcards
1
Q
How is age assessed in juveniles?
A
cranial suture, long bone length, epiphysis fusion, dentition
2
Q
How is age assessed in adults?
A
Looking at degredation Pubic symphysis (bumpy = young)
3
Q
How is ancestry assessed?
A
Epigenetic traits (small changes in the skeleton linked to small groups) Shovel-shaped incisors
4
Q
How is stature assessed?
A
length of the femur
5
Q
How is health assessed?
A
Dentition (linear enamel hypoplasia, dental caries)
Periosteal reaction
6
Q
How is behavior assessed?
A
Osteoarthritis
7
Q
How is diet assessed?
A
Stable isotopes
8
Q
When is there increased burial variation
A
when a society is complex
