Forensic Anthropology Flashcard Review

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How many bones are in the adult human body?

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206

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The analysis of differences in skeletal remains to determine identity is

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Forensic anthropology

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What are the cells that build bone?

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osteoblasts

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How many bones are in the skeleton of an infant?

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300

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The formation of bone from cartilage is called

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Ossification

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The type of bone cells that dissolve bone and allow bones to reshape as they grow are

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osteoclasts

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What can be determined by examining bones?

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age, race, height

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The study of the origin, behavior and development of humans is

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anthropology

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A weakening of the bones caused by lack of calcium is

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osteoporosis

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What is the function of bone marrow?

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to make blood cells