Forensic Anthropology Test Review

Which of the following is true regarding the skeletons of females?

• They have larger supraorbital ridge

• The eye orbits are more rounded

• The jaw is more squared

• Both B and C

The spot shown on the diagram is very large and pronounced. What is it called and which sex is it most consistent with?

• Female, mastoid process

• Male, mastoid process

• Male, nuchal crest

• Female, nuchal crest

Based on the features seen below, this individual is most likely a:

• Male

• Female

• Cannot be determined

Which of the pelvises shown would be consistent with a male?

• 1 and 4

• 2 and 3

• 1 and 3

• 2 and 4

Which of the following skulls are female?

• 1 only

• 1 and 2

• 2 only

• 1, 2, and 4

Which bone is shown?

• Femur

• Radius

• Ulna

• Tibia

Which of the following bones is from the leg?

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What are the 3 major sutures used to determine age?

• Sagittal and Coronal

• Epiphysis, Lambdoidal, Femoric

• Femoric and Lambdoidal

• Sagittal, Lambdoidal, and Coronal

If a person's coronal suture has closed, the person is AT LEAST:

• 18

• 35

• 50

• 65

If a person’s Sagittal sutures are closed, this means the person would be closest to what age?

• 21

• 35

• 40

• 50