Daan is examining a human femur that was found by some local hikers when he notices a set of sharp but curvy marks along the left edge of the bone. Based on the shape of the marks, what does Daan likely conclude caused them?
A.
blunt force
B.
animal teeth
C.
sun and weather
D.
prior injuries
B. animal teeth
In addition to ground penetrating radar and cadaver dogs, which is an evidence gathering tool used by forensic anthropologists?
A.
aerial photography
B.
odontology
C.
epiphyseal fusion
D.
facial reconstruction
C. epiphyseal fusion
Which factor can accelerate the deterioration of buried bones?
A.
insect activity
B.
scatter patterns
C.
gonial angle
D.
soil acidity
D. soil acidity
3D digital modeling involves superimposing a _____ and a _____.
A.
face; missing person
B.
CT scan; model
C.
skull; 3D printer
D.
width; depth
B. CT scan; model
Takumi is examining the skull of an unidentified victim at the forensics laboratory. In particular, he is focusing in on some apparent damage to the right temporal area of the skull. What will Takumi want to understand about this damage?
A.
the age and sex of the damaged skull
B.
when the damage occurred
C.
if similar damage can be found in other areas
D.
if the damage is mentioned in missing persons reports
B. when the damage occurred
In females, the _____ has a sharper definition, while in men it has a more _____ appearance.
A.
brow; pronounced
B.
mastoid; squarish
C.
occipital; angular
D.
jaw; u-shaped