Identification of human beings Flashcards

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Determination of sex

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  • Prostate gland/testes or uterus/ovraries

- Skeltonisation: pelvic and skull most useful

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Determination of stature

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  • Difficult to do with precision, even with an intact body

- Bones in the lower limb are most useful

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Comparative methods

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  • If you have someone in mind you can ask/compare
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Medical info

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  • Gallstones, arthritis, deformities, surgical procedure (serial numbers)
  • Tattoos, design and site
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Personal ID

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  • Fingerprints: criminal or prints on personal possessions
  • Dental records
  • DNA: toothbrush, razor, hairbrush
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