Forensics Anthropology

Which bone is most commonly used to determine the height of the deceased?

• sternum

• femur

• clavicle

• humerus

In general, a female skeleton will have a pelvis that is (wider/narrower) than a males.

• wider

• narrower

Compared to a male, the jaw of a female is...

• round

• square

• flat

• jutting

The skull of an African-American would likely have a ____________ eye orbital than a Caucasian.

• wider

• narrower

What is something the bones can tell about a victim?

• Age

• Stature

• Race

• All of th eabove

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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

• vertebrae
• tibia
• pelvis
• femur

• Humerus
• Ulna
• Radius
• Clavicle

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

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

What steps does an anthropologist first take during an examination of bones?

• Are the human bones?
• How did they die?
• Both