Anthropology
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What are the four types of cases that may require the work of a forensic anthropologist?
Advanced decomp, burned beyond recognition, fragmented, co-mingled
Forensic anthropology vs archeology
Anthropology - to collect and analyze physical evidence to solve forensic problems Archeology - to study material remains that may have forensic relations
5 ways that a potential burial site of human remains can be identified
Aerial or infrared photography, use of metal detectors, ground-penetrating radar, GIS (Geographical Information Systems, cadaver dogs
Who is the father of forensic anthropology?
Dr. Thomas Dwight
What is the main responsibly of the Central Identification Lab in Hawaii?
To identify U.S. soldiers from twentieth century wars
What are two ways in which human remains in outdoor settings can be altered aside from decay and decomp?
Scattering of body parts by coyotes and other scavengers, changes in the body due to environment (weather)
What is the Forensic Data Bank? Where was it founded? What is its purpose?
Founded at the University of Tennessee. It is a database that has human skeletal measurements
What are the seven main categories that can potentially be identified by a forensic anthropologist?
Age, sex, race, height, ancestry, pathology, manner and cause of death
Which of the two main categories are the hardest to identify?
Race and ancestry
What three other forensic specialties usually work closely with the anthropologist?
Entomology, odontology, pathology
What are the four methods with which a body can be CONCLUSIVELY IDENTIFIED?
DNA analysis, fingerprints, x-rays, uniquely identifiable congenital defect or prosthetic
How many years does a body have to be buried to be considered “ancient”?
50+
What three types of tissues make up skeletal remains?
Bones, teeth, cartilage
Bone disease are often the result of these three conditions
Infection, old age, inadequate nutrition
Periostitis
Inflammation and swelling of sheath surrounding bone
Osteorthritis
Normal wear and tear - what everyone gets
Osteoporosis
Bones losing calcium and becoming fragile
Formative changes
Changes that happen during formation and growth
Degenerative changes
Deterioration of a bone because of disease, age, and normal wear and tear
What are two bacterial disease that may also show artifacts on the bone?
Tuberculosis and syphilis
The most informative bone to examine to help determine gender is the
Pelvis
What are the two main anatomical differences seen in this bone between males and females?
Males - short, arch is V-shaped, smaller opening Females - long, arch is U-shaped, larger opening
Can height be determined from examining just one bone?
Yes
What are the two main tools that anthropologists use to take bone measurements?
Osteometric board, calipers