Measurements

Question 1

Which two methods can we use to measure stature

Answer 1

Trotter 1970 and Fully 1956

Question 2

Briefly explain the Trotter method

Answer 2

You would take the measurements of Humerus, Radius, Ulna, Femur and Fibula - long bones and plug them into his equation. Can use the humerous and femoral head for sex estimation

Question 3

Briefly explain the Fully method

Answer 3

Take the cranial height, vertebra height C2 down to L5, sacrum, femur, tibia and talus/calcaneus, add them all together put into one of his equations to estimate height

Question 4

Briefly explain the Fully method

Answer 4

Take the cranial height, vertebra height C2 down to L5, sacrum, femur, tibia and talus/calcaneus, add them all together put into one of his equations to estimate height

Question 5

Which is the better method

Answer 5

Probably Trotter as Fuller can come out a bit short - could always use both when looking at height