🦴Forensic Anthropology

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What can the condition and number of bones indicate about a person?

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The condition and number of bones can indicate a person's age, health, and calcium intake.

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What information cannot be determined from skeletons?

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Skeletons cannot tell us about a person's intelligence.

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What are the bones in the palm of your hand called?

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The bones in the palm of your hand are called metacarpals.

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What are the bones in your fingers called?

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The bones in your fingers are called phalanges.

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What does a male pelvis typically look like?

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A male pelvis is generally narrower and has a more pronounced sacrum compared to a female pelvis.

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What is forensic anthropology?

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Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropology in a legal context, often involving the identification of human skeletal remains.

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How can forensic anthropologists determine the age of skeletal remains?

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Forensic anthropologists can determine age by examining the development and wear of bones and teeth.

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What role does the pelvis play in determining gender from skeletal remains?

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The pelvis is one of the most reliable indicators of gender due to its shape and size differences between males and females.

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What are the tarsals?

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The tarsals are a group of seven bones in the foot that connect the leg to the foot.

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What are metatarsals?

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Metatarsals are the long bones in the foot that connect the tarsals to the toes.