Forensics Semester Exam 2021

• mandible

• cranium

• scapula

• phalanges

Forensic anthropology is...

• the study of skeletal remains in order to identify a person for legal purposes.

• the study of social interactions through language and culture.

• the study of society.

• the study of how bones change over time.

• cranium

• ribs

• mandible

• maxilla

How many bones do adult humans have?

• 206
• 306
• 350
• 450

What bone is this?

• Frontal
• Temporal
• Sphenoid
• Occipital

A found skull is wider, with a wide inter-­‐orbital space between the eyes. The teeth are more forward on the face and are spatula shaped. The orbits are rectangular shaped. The nasal aperture is wide. Identify this skull as either Caucasoid, Mongoloid or Negroid.

• Caucasoid

• Mongoloid

• Negroid

A found skull has circular orbitals with shovel shaped incisors. Identify this skull as either Caucasoid, Mongoloid or Negroid.

• Caucasoid

• Mongoloid

• Negroid

Also known as the kneecap

• Patella
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Femur

Also known as the shin bone

• Femur
• Tibia
• Fibula
• Metatarsals

Suture Lines on the __________ are helpful in determining the __________ of a victim

• skull , age
• name , number
• jaw , race