Forensic Anthropology & Odontology

Which of the following best describes professionals who study humans by

examining language, behaviors and material objects integral to specific cultures?

• Odontologists

• Culturalists

• Anthropologists

• Forensic Investigators

Which of the following is the primary focus in the field of forensic anthropology?

• Interpreting skeletal remains found on crime scenes

• Reconstructing facial features on found skull remains

• Identifying missing persons using dental remains

Which of the following is NOT a duty of a forensic anthropologist?

• Determine the age of remains

• Determine the sex of remains

• Determine the events of the crime

• Determine the ancestry of remains

How many bones are in an average adult? 

• 59

• 206

• 353

• 405

What type of bone are the Tibia & Fibula

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What type of bones are the Carpals & Tarsals?

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What type of bone are the Cranial & Thoracic

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What type of bone are the Pelvic & Vertebra

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Irregular

What type of bone are the Pelvic & Vertebra

• Long

• Short

• Flat

• Sesamoid

What type of tissue protects bones from hitting and rubbing against each other?

• Ligaments

• Axial

• Tendons

• Cartilage