Forensic Anthropology

The arm and leg bones can be used to determine forensic height

• true
• false

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

• wide and circular
• wide and heart-shaped
• narrow and circular
• narrow and heart-shaped

Formulas for height change depending on age, race and gender

• True
• False

The younger the individual, the ______ cartilage they have.

• More
• Less

Suture Lines on the __________ are helpful in determining the __________ of a victim

• skull , age
• name , number
• jaw , race

Using the photos on the screen, which Pelvis belongs to a male?

• 1
• 2

Which skull is most likely African?

• 1

• 2

The skull shows heavy brow ridges and an occipital protuberance. The skeleton is most likely a

• male
• female

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

Choose ALL of the following characteristics that a forensic anthropologist would need to look at in order to determine race:

• Nasal cavity

• Eye Socket

• Femur

• Zygomatic Process (Cheek Bone)