Forensic Anthropology Review

Which is the most reliable bone to determine the sex of a skeleton? 

• Femur
• Skull
• Pelvic bone
• Collarbone

One of the  ways to determine the race using bones is by examining the :

• the pelvis
• the leg bones
• skull
• the occipital bump

Which of the following describes a purpose of bones?

• Provide structure and protect our organs

• is a place for muscle attachment

• Helps remove heavy metals

• All of the above.

The male skull is generally more robust than the female skull.

• True
• False

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What bones are used to measure height

• Femur
• Radius
• Humerus
• All of the above

The pelvis of a female is _____ as compared to a male.

• wide and U- Shaped

• wide and V- shaped

• narrow and U- Shaped

• narrow and V-shaped

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is not part of the biological profile of a deceased person?

• Sex

• Height

• Religion

• Race

Which bone is the most reliable for determining the height of a person?

• Pelvis

• Radius

• Humerus

• Femur

Why is race hard to determine from skeletal remains

• Bones from all races are the same shape and sizes.

• The mixing of races has become more common

• There is not enough data available to determine race

What is the first question one would ask when they find bones before contacting the police?

• Are the bones male or female?

• Are the bones human or nonhuman?

• How did the person die?