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

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

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.

• Coccyx
• Sacrum
• Pelvis
• Femur

What CANNOT be determined by examining bones?

• age

• race

• weight

• gender

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

• true
• false