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1
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Livor mortis

A

Pulling of blood after heart stops

2
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Forensic anthropology

A

Study of bones

3
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Forensic entomology

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Study of insects

4
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How can human bones be distinguished from animal bones?

A

Microscopic examination of cellular structures. Animals - regular
Humans - chaotic

5
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Characteristics of the human skeleton

A
Adult : 206 bones 
Younger : # varies 
Long : longer than wide
Flat
Irregular
6
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How are bones used to determine age of a skeleton?

A

Pubic symphysis undergoes a regular metamorphosis. Pattern of the symphysis goes from regular rows to smooth

7
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What are the three stages of long bone growth?

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  1. Nonunion with formed unattached growth plate
  2. Partial union of the growth plate
  3. Complete union of the growth plate
8
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What are the cranial sutures?

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Frontal, temporal, parietal, occipital

9
Q

What skeletal features assist in the determination of race?

A

Caucasoid, negroid, mongoloid

10
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What are bone anomalies? (Examples)

A

Show earlier injuries - joint replacements, bone disease, etc

11
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What is the main insect of forensic entomology?

A

Blowflies

12
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What is the name of the top cervical bone?

A

Axis

13
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How long is the typical life cycle of a fly?

A

2-4 weeks

14
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What type of education is needed to become a forensic anthropologist?

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Beginning - bachelor’s degree. Goes up to the most advanced, a doctorate

15
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What is the most important characteristic of facial reconstruction?

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Proportion

16
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What are the methods of facial reconstruction?

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Establish gender and race, glue tissue and markers to landmarks directly on skull for tissue thickness, mark muscle insertion points, select data set to use, mound eyes on sockets, apply clay (following contours), cover skull with layers of skin and add details to the face.

17
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Algor mortis

A

Cooling rate of body