Forensics Unit 4 Hair Only

Front

Cuticle Pattern

Back

Imbricate, Coronal, Spinous - The correct answer is Imbricate.

Front

What type of medulla does this hair have?

Back

Continuous, Fragmented, Absent, Stacked - The correct answer is Fragmented.

Front

The idea that with any contact between two items there will be transfer is known as _____

Back

Locard's exchange principle.

Front

What is the medullary index of a hair that is 0.29? Human or non-human?

Back

Human.

Front

What is the structure labeled 'A'?

Back

Hair Shaft.

Front

What is the primary function of the hair cuticle?

Back

To protect the inner layers of the hair.

Front

Define medulla in the context of hair.

Back

The central core of a hair strand, which can vary in appearance.

Front

What are the three main types of medulla patterns?

Back

Continuous, Fragmented, and Absent.

Front

What does a fragmented medulla indicate?

Back

It suggests the hair may be from a non-human source.

Front

What is the significance of Locard's exchange principle in forensics?

Back

It emphasizes that every contact leaves a trace.