Identification of Humans Flashcards
How does the pelvis of a female differ from that in a male?
Sub pubic angle much greater in women
Female pelves are larger and wider than male pelves
Male iliac crests are higher than females, causing their false pelves to look taller and narrower.
How does the skull of a male differ from that of a female?
Men have a big mastoid process, more sloping forehead
Women have a smaller skull in general
Define skeletonisation
All soft tissue has decayed or dried to the point that the skeleton is exposed
How is identification of age achieved?
X - ray of bone development in foetus and neonate
Assessment of epiphyses - childhood and adolescence
Analysis of teeth most valuable from infancy to adulthood
What is the best indicator of stature?
Individual lower limbs are most useful for the calculation of height
How can comparative identification be achieved
Knowledge of personal physical characteristics (head hair, eye colour, facial hair)
How can medical information be useful for identification?
History of gallstones, arthritis, deformaties
What form of personal ID is more prevalent than fingerprint information?
Dental records - durable and fire resistant
What are the limitations of DNA profiling?
Slow and expensive