forensic anthropology

Question 1

What is the recovery process for bioarcheology and forensic

Answer 1

1) locate and map
2) excavation, mark datum point
3) careful removal

Question 2

What are the two main questions asked before forensic analysis

Answer 2

1) is it human? primates have wide bones, longer forelimbs, longer pelvises
2) how many: MNI- minimum number of individuals

Question 3

What are the 3 goals of forensics

Answer 3

1) estimate time since death
2) create a biological profile
3) personal identification

Question 4

what components are used to determine time since death

Answer 4

• stage of decomposition
• insects
• temp/humidity
• location/depth
• materials

Question 4

How is age determined?

Answer 4

• teeth
• calcification levels- cranial fusion, caps on bones, cartilage calcification
• size/proportion
• wear on bones

Question 4

what are the 5 steps of a biological profile, and how is each determined

Answer 4

1) age
2) sex-
3) ethnicity/origin- population statistics
4) height- formula using tibia or femur
5) biological particulars ( trauma, pathology, occupation)

Question 4

what are the key differences between bioarcheologists and forensic anthropologists

Answer 4

Bio archeology:
-ancient remains
-reconstructing past lifeways

Forensic:
50 years or less
personal identification
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