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Chapter 13: Forensic Anthropology

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The scientific study of the origins and behavior as well as the physical, social, and cultural development of humans.

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Anthropology

c)

Mitochondrial DNA

d)

Sociology

2.

The study of physical anthropology as it applies to human skeletal remains in a legal setting

a)

Anthropology

b)

Skeletal Trauma Analysis

c)

Sociology

d)

Forensic Anthropology

3.

weakening of bone which may happen if there is not enough calcium in the diet

a)

Ossification

b)

Osteocyte

c)

Osteoporosis

d)

Osteoblast

4.

True or False: An adult has 206 bones after all bones have become fully developed.

a)

True

b)

False

5.

Wraps the ends of bones for protection and keeps them from scraping against one another.

a)

Joint

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligament

d)

Tendon

6.

Bands of tissue connecting together two or more bones.

a)

Joint

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligament

d)

Tendon

7.

Connect muscle to bone

a)

Joint

b)

Cartilage

c)

Ligament

d)

Tendon

8.

True or False: The female skull is more massive and bumpier than the male skull.

a)

True

b)

False

9.

Shape of eye is more square, upper brow ridge is thick and large, frontal bone is low and sloping.

a)

Male

b)

Female

c)

Both male and female

10.

Subpubic angle of 90 degrees, rectangular pubis, oval shaped pelvic cavity.

a)

Male

b)

Female

c)

Both male and female

11.

Which of the following CANNOT be used to determine age?

a)

Suture Marks

b)

Humerus

c)

Femur

d)

Shape of Eye Sockets

12.

True or False: Bones are alive and made of cells that carry on all life functions

a)

True

b)

False

13.

True or False: The condition of the bones can tell an investigator about a person's health and nutrition during life.

a)

True

b)

False