Forensic Anthropology and Related Terms

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CSI

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Crime Scene Investigation is the process of collecting evidence and information from a crime scene.

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Anthropology

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The study of human societies, cultures, and their development.

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Biological Profile

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A summary of the biological characteristics of an individual, often used in forensic anthropology to help identify unknown remains.

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Forensic Taphonomy

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The study of what happens to an organism's remains after death, particularly in the context of a legal investigation.

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Osteology

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The study of the structure and function of the skeleton and bony structures.

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Ossification

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The process of bone formation.