"Forensic anthropology is the application of the anatomical science of anthropology and its various subfields, including forensic archaeology and forensic taphonomy, in a legal setting."
The application of physical and biological anthropological techniques to assist in identifying human remains and solving criminal cases.
Human Anatomy: Study of the structure and function of the human body.
Osteology: Study of bones, including their structure, development, and function.
Odontology: Study of teeth, including their structure, development, and function.
Taphonomy: Study of what happens to an organism after death, including decay and burial processes.
Crime Scene Investigation: The methods and techniques used to gather and analyze evidence at a crime scene.
Forensic Anthropology Techniques: The methods and techniques used by forensic anthropologists to analyze skeletal remains.
Age Estimation: The process of determining the age of a deceased individual based on skeletal remain.
Sex Determination: The process of determining the biological sex of a deceased individual based on skeletal remains.
Ancestry Estimation: The process of determining the ancestry or ethnicity of a deceased individual based on skeletal remains.
Trauma and Injury Analysis: The methods and techniques used to determine the cause of death and any injuries sustained by a deceased individual.
Facial Reconstruction: The process of creating a facial representation of a deceased individual using skeletal remains.
Forensic Entomology: The study of insects and their behavior as it relates to criminal investigations.
"A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated, or otherwise unrecognizable, as might happen in a plane crash."
"Forensic anthropologists are also instrumental in the investigation and documentation of genocide and mass graves."
"Along with forensic pathologists, forensic dentists, and homicide investigators, forensic anthropologists commonly testify in court as expert witnesses."
"A forensic anthropologist can potentially determine a person's age, sex, stature, and race."
"Forensic anthropologists can use skeletal abnormalities to potentially determine cause of death, past trauma such as broken bones or medical procedures, as well as diseases such as bone cancer."
"The methods used to identify a person from a skeleton rely on the past contributions of various anthropologists and the study of human skeletal differences."
"Through the collection of thousands of specimens and the analysis of differences within a population, estimations can be made based on physical characteristics."
"Through these [physical characteristics], a set of remains can potentially be identified."
"The field of forensic anthropology grew during the twentieth century into a fully recognized forensic specialty."
"Along with forensic pathologists, forensic dentists, and homicide investigators, forensic anthropologists commonly testify in court as expert witnesses."
"Forensic anthropology is the application of the anatomical science of anthropology and its various subfields, including forensic archaeology and forensic taphonomy, in a legal setting."
"Forensic anthropologists are also instrumental in the investigation and documentation of genocide and mass graves."
"In addition to identifying physical characteristics of the individual, forensic anthropologists can use skeletal abnormalities to potentially determine cause of death, past trauma such as broken bones or medical procedures, as well as diseases such as bone cancer."
"A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable, as might happen in a plane crash."
"A forensic anthropologist can assist in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable."
"Forensic anthropology is the application of the anatomical science of anthropology and its various subfields, including forensic archaeology and forensic taphonomy, in a legal setting."
"Along with forensic pathologists, forensic dentists, and homicide investigators, forensic anthropologists commonly testify in court as expert witnesses."
"The field of forensic anthropology grew during the twentieth century into a fully recognized forensic specialty involving trained anthropologists as well as numerous research institutions gathering data on decomposition and the effects it can have on the skeleton."
"The field of forensic anthropology grew during the twentieth century into a fully recognized forensic specialty involving trained anthropologists as well as numerous research institutions gathering data on decomposition and the effects it can have on the skeleton."