Forensics II Final Unit 1

What is the primary focus of anthropologists when studying the human skeleton?

• To improve medical treatments

• To accurately identify human remains

• To study animal bones

• To teach anatomy in schools

Which of the following is NOT a method used by anthropologists to study human remains?

• Osteology

• Dentistry

• Odontology

• Cardiology

What distinguishes the female pelvis from the male pelvis in human skeletons?

• The female pelvis is narrower

• The male pelvis has a wider pubic angle

• The female pelvis is wider and has a larger pubic angle

• There is no difference in the pelvis between males and females

At what age are cranial sutures typically completely closed in humans, making it possible to determine age?

• Over 50 years

• Over 35 years

• Over 25 years

• Over 45 years

Which bones are considered long bones for determining the height of a victim?

• Humerus, radius, ulna, femur, fibula, and tibia

• Skull, femur, tibia, and fibula

• Radius, ulna, and vertebrae

• Humerus, femur, and skull

What might abrasions at the ends of long bones indicate about a person?

• Natural aging

• Overuse or trauma

• Genetic disorders

• Lack of physical activity

How many bones are in the adult human body?

• 206

• 305

• 250

• 199

What is forensic anthropology primarily concerned with?

• The study of ancient human artifacts

• The study of human behavior

• The study of the human skeleton in relation to solving crimes

• The study of animal bones

Which bones are commonly used to determine a person's height?

• Clavicle, Scapula, Mandible

• Humerus, Radius, Ulna

• Carpals, Metacarpals, Phalanges

• Sternum, Ribs, Vertebrae

What is the study of bones known as?

• Cardiology

• Osteology

• Dermatology

• Neurology