Anthropology - Quiz

Identify the major bones in the human skeleton.

a

b

c

d

e

f

g

h

i

j

Pelvis

Ribcage

Ulna

Fibula

Femur

Skull

Radius

Humerus

Tibia

Spine

The closure of sutures an indicate an older age. Where are sutures found?

• femur

• tibia

• skull

• ribs

Measuring the femur, tibia, radius or humerus can identify

• a person's height

• type of disease

• if it is human

• bond damage history

What can be determined by examining bones?

• age

• gender

• height

• All of these

This bone is located on the thumb side of the forearm

• ulna
• radius
• humerus
• patella

Is this a male or female pelvis?

• male

• female

• other

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

_______________ mortis is the cooling of the dead body over time.

• rigor

• livor

• algor

• pubis

What CANNOT be determined by examining bones?

• age

• race

• weight

• gender

What is forensic anthropology?

• Forensic anthropology is the study of the bones of the bones of dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals.

• Forensic anthropolgy is the study of the architecture of primitive cultures.

• Forensic anthropology is the study of tending sales for the store Anthropologie.

• Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical or biological anthropology to the legal process.

A skull is found with all major cranial sutures unfused, or "open". Roughly, how old is the individual?

• 0-21

• 21-30

• 30-35

• more than 35