PPT-FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY BODY IDENTIFICATION

DETERMINING SEX AGE and RACE DETERMINING AGE Changes occur as age increases 2530 then degeneration begins Cranial sutures close as age increases fontanelle soft spot Epiphyses growth plate closes as age increases. ANTH 221: Peoples and Cultures of Mexico. Kimberly Martin, Ph.D.. What is Anthropology?. DEFINITION. Anthropology is the holistic, synthetic, multidisciplinary study of human beings.. KEY COMPONENTS. Chapter One. HSP3UI. Ms. Dahl. Branches of Anthropology. Cultural Anthropology. Culture is the total system of ideas, values, . behaviours. , and attitudes of a society commonly learned and shared by members of a society.. Recall . ANTHROPOLOGY . Definition:. The scientific study of hominids and human culture over time . Focus on:. On hominids/humans as members of a species or cultural group. On humankind as a species, throughout time; . Major Developments in the History of Forensic Science. 700. . AD. : Chinese used fingerprints to establish identity of documents and clay sculptures.. 1000:. Roman courts determined that bloody palm prints . Forensic anthropology is that branch of applied physical anthropology concerned with the identification of human remains and associated skeletal trauma related to manner of death in a legal context (. Copyright and Terms of Service. Copyright © Texas Education Agency, 2011. These materials are copyrighted © and trademarked ™ as the property of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and may not be reproduced without the express written permission of TEA, except under the following conditions:. Odontologist. Forensic odontology(forensic dentistry) is the application of dentistry to the legal system. A . odontologist. uses the aspects of a victims teeth with pre-death dental records, it is a accurate source for DNA.. Introductory Lecture. Anthropology 100: Survey of Anthropology. Learning Objectives. 1. Develop an understanding of anthropology and how the subfields of anthropology interrelate. 2. Develop an understanding for the importance of anthropology in today’s world. What is the topic?. What will you be doing?. Why is this important?. How will you know if you have done well?. Day 2—Review Warm Up//Take out forensic anthropology paper.. Warm Up. Scientists will describe forensic anthropology and its usage by analyzing skeletal remains.. biological profile. diaphysis. epiphysis. forensic anthropology. growth plate (epiphyseal plate). CHAPTER 14 VOCABULARY. joints. ossification. osteoporosis. skeletal trauma analysis. Anthropology – the study of the origin, behavior, social, cultural, and physical development of humans. Anthropology: The cultural and physical study of humans across all geographical areas over time. Forensic Anthropology. Forensic Anthropology: the application of anthropology to legal matters. What Does a Forensic . Forensic Anthropology. Anthropology/osteology. Odontology. Entomology. Botany. Forensic Anthropology. . Hic locus est ubi mortui viveuntes docent. .. This is the place where the dead teach the living.. It . is the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence, which will be then presented in the interest of justice. .. Forensic dentistry or forensic odontology:. Forensic odontology is derived from Latin, meaning a forum or where legal matters are discussed.. FORENSIC SCIENCE AND MEDICINE Steven B. Karch, MD , S ERIES E DITOR F ORENSIC M EDICINE OF THE L OWER E XTREMITY : H UMAN I DENTIFICATION AND T RAUMA A NALYSIS OF THE T HIGH , L EG , AN