Forensic Anthropology Review

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

• true
• false

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

• Femur
• Skull
• Pelvic bone
• Collarbone

The pelvis in the picture is most likely

• male
• female

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

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

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

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

Which of the following describes a purpose of bones?

• To provide the framework for our bodies.
• They anchor our muscles to allow movement.
• They protect our organs.
• All of the above.

What CANNOT be determined by examining bones?

• age

• race

• weight

• gender

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 306

• 206

• 450

• 405

The analysis of differences in skeletal remains to determine identity is

• Forensic entomology

• Forensic archaeology

• Forensic science

• Forensic anthropology

What are the cells that build bone?

• osteoblasts

• osteocytes

• osteoclasts

• osteobytes