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Forensic Anthropology/Odontology Flashcards

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the study of humans, past or present drawing and building knowledge from social and biological sciences as well as the humanities and physical sciences

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Anthropology

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The central concern of anthropologists is the application of knowledge to the solution of human problems.

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Anthropology

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applies the science of physical or biological anthropology to the legal process

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Forensic Anthropology

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Represents the application of knowledge and techniques of physical anthropology to problems of medicolegal significance (Ubelaker)

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Forensic Anthropology

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That branch of physical anthropology, which, for forensic purposes, deals with the identification of more or less skeletonized remains known to be, or suspected of being human. (T.D. Stewart, 1976)

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Forensic Anthropology

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the study of human bones

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Human Osteology

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General Roles of Forensic Anthropologist

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  1. Identify unidentified skeletal remains thru a biological profile
  2. Identify presence of trauma sustained by the skeletal remains
  3. Recover human remains
  4. Determine approximate time of death
  5. Determine cause of death (if COD can be deduced from bone trauma)
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refers to the estimated age, ancestry, stature and sex of an unknown skeletal remains

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Biological Profile

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Goal of a Biological Profile

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To describe the individual in such a way that law enforcement or acquaintances can narrow the range of possible identities

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refers to the observable differences of male and female skeletal remains

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SEXUAL DIMORPHISMS

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For infants (0-3 y/o) and children (3-12 y/o)

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  • Dentition (stage of teeth eruption)
  • Long Bone Shafts (as to length and development)
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For Adolescents (12-20 y/o) and Young Adults (20-35)

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  • Epiphyseal Union / Fusion of the heads of long bones to the shafts
  • Eruption of Third Molars (for adolescents)
  • Cranial Sutures Fusion / Closure
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For Middle Adult (35-50 y/o) and Old Adult (50+ y/o)

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  • Closure / Fusion of Cranial Sutures
  • Bone Density Changes
  • Presence of Osteoarthritis
  • Changes of the Pubic Symphysis Surface
  • Presence of Dental Attrition
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The primary bones used in sexing of unknown skeletal remains are the following

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*Pelvic Bone / Hip Bone / Os Coxae

*Skull

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Pelvic Bone / Hip Bone / Os Coxae

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  • Subpubic angle
  • Pelvic Inlet
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Skull

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  • Orbit
  • Occipital Protuberance
  • Mastoid Process
  • Zygomatic Bone
  • Superiolateral Margin
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FACTORS THAT WILL AFFECT BIOLOGICAL PROFILE

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  • Metabolic disorders (Nutritional Deficiencies)
  • Antemortem Trauma (fractures, dislocations)
  • Hormonal Imbalance (dwarfism/gigantism)
  • Tumors
  • Dental Pathology
  • Occupation / Lifestyle
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Other Information that Bones can Give

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  • Perimortem Injuries
  • Blunt and Sharp Force Trauma
  • Gunshot Wounds
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the application of the arts and sciences of dentistry to the legal system

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Forensic Odontology

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“that branch of forensic medicine which in the interest of justice deals with the proper handling and examination of dental evidence and with the proper evaluation and presentation of the dental findings.” (Keiser-Neilson,19701)

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Forensic Odontology

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Concerns of Forensic Odontology

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  • Identification of individuals by comparing the unique aspects of the victim’s teeth with antemortem dental records, and the use of teeth as an excellent source of DNA for identification purposes.
  • Bite mark comparison
  • Analysis of negligence, standard of care issues and injury in dental malpractice cases.
    -Identification of victims of mass disasters
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Refers to the teeth that erupt first

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A) Primary Dentition / Deciduous Teeth

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Develops around 4 months in utero (14-16 weeks upon conception)

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A) Primary Dentition / Deciduous Teeth

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Tooth eruption usually starts at about 6 months of age.

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A) Primary Dentition / Deciduous Teeth

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20 Primary Teeth

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A) Primary Dentition / Deciduous Teeth

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Dental Formula : I2 C1 M2 (2 Incisors, 1 Canine, 2 Molars)

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A) Primary Dentition / Deciduous Teeth

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The teeth that replace deciduous teeth that eventually sheds off.

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B) Permanent Dentition

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First Permanent teeth to erupt is the first molar during 6-7 years after birth.

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B) Permanent Dentition

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32 permanent teeth in humans

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B) Permanent Dentition

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Dental Formula: I2 C1 P2 M3 ( 2 Incisors, 1 Canine, 2 Premolars, 3 Molars)

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B) Permanent Dentition

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