Hair Analysis Flashcards

Front

Outermost layer of hair, provides protection.

Back

Hair cuticle

Front

primary structural protein in hair.

Back

Keratin

Front

Types include absent, fragmented, continuous, or stacked.

Back

Medulla Patterns

Front

Class Evidence example

Back

Hair can indicate species or origin in investigations.

Front

Individual Evidence example

Back

Hair with follicle can uniquely identify an individual.

Front

Back

Medullary Index Formula

Front

First example: MI = 0.755; indicates animal hair.

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Medullary Index Calculation - Animal Hair example

Front

Second example: MI = 0.179; indicates human hair.

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Medullary Index Calculation - Human Hair example

Front

The middle layer of the hair shaft responsible for containing pigment and providing strength and elasticity.

Back

The cortex

Front

The innermost layer of the hair shaft, and its presence and structure can vary across species. Its function is unknown.

Back

Medulla