Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual

Name: Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual
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ISBN: 9780205790135

ISBN-10: 0205790135

ISBN-13: 9780205790135

Edition: 3rd 2011 (Revised)

Authors: Steven N. Byers

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Designed to accompany Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: A Textbook, Fourth Edition by Byers (Allyn & Bacon, 2007) this laboratory manual provides students in academic laboratory courses hands-on experience with the major processes of forensic anthropology.This unique, step-by-step workbook introduces students to all the procedures of the forensic anthropology protocol while providing even, balanced coverage of the core topics. Tear-out exercise worksheets reinforce the methodologies of forensic anthropology and enhance student comprehension. Each chapter contains detailed explanations of the terminology, osteological features, and measurements needed to understand each of the topics…

Book details

List price: $45.99
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2011
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Group
Publication date: 3/17/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 312
Size: 8.50" wide x 10.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.298
Language: English



In This Section



Brief



Comprehensive


Brief Table of Contents



Introduction



Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology



Establishing the Forensic Context



Recovery Scene Methods



Estimating Time Since Death



Initial Treatment and Examination



Attribution of Ancestry



Attribution of Sex



Estimation of Age at Death



Calculation of Stature



Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton



Projectile Trauma



Blunt Trauma



Sharp Trauma and Strangulation



Antemortem Skeletal Conditions



Postmortem Changes to Bone



Additional Aspects of Individualization



Identification Using Antemortem Records



Conclusion


Comprehensive Table of Contents



Introduction


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 1.1: Basic Instruments and Their Use


Exercise 1.2: Metric System and U.S. Measure


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Basic Terms


Exercise 2.1: Bones and Features of the Skull


Exercise 2.2: Axial Skeleton and Thorax


Exercise 2.3: Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limbs


Exercise 2.4: Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limbs


Exercise 2.5: Human Odontology


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Establishing the Forensic Context


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 3.1: Distinguishing Bone versus Nonbone


Exercise 3.2: Distinguishing Human versus Nonhuman Remains


Exercise 3.3: Distinguishing Contemporary versus Noncontemporary Remains


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Recovery Scene Methods


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 4.1: Surface-Deposited Body (Outdoor)


Exercise 4.2: Interred Body (Outdoor)


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Estimating Time Since Death


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 5.1: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Decomposition


Exercise 5.2: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Animal Scavenging


Exercise 5.3: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Deterioration of Clothing and Other Materials


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Initial Treatment and Examination


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 6.1: Reconstructing


Exercise 6.2: Sorting


Exercise 6.3: Reassembly


Exercise 6.4: Inventorying Remains


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Attribution of Ancestry


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 7.1: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Anthroposcopy


Exercise 7.2: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Interorbital Indexes


Exercise 7.3: Attributing Ancestry Using Postcranial Anthroposcopy and Osteometry


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Attribution of Sex


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 8.1: Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Anthroposcopy


Exercise 8.2: Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Metrics: Ischium-Pubic Index


Exercise 8.3: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Anthroposcopy


Exercise 8.4: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Metrics: Discriminant Functions


Exercise 8.5: Attributing Sex Using Postcranial Metrics


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Estimation of Age at Death


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Subadults


Exercise 9.1: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Long Limb Bone Measurements


Exercise 9.2: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Union of Primary Ossification Centers


Exercise 9.3: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Tooth Formation and Eruption


Exercise 9.4: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Epiphyseal Union Adults


Exercise 9.5: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Pubic Symphysis


Exercise 9.6: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Auricular Surface


Exercise 9.7: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Sternal Rib Ends


Exercise 9.8: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Suture Closure


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Calculation of Stature


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 10.1: Calculating Stature Using Long Limb Bones


Exercise 10.2: Calculating Stature Using the Fully Method


Exercise 10.3: Calculating Stature Using Partial Long Limb Bones


Exercise 10.4: Adjustments to Stature Calculations


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 11.1: Basics of Bone Trauma


Exercise 11.2: Forces Causing Trauma


Exercise 11.3: Types of Trauma


Exercise 11.4: Timing of Bone Injury


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Projectile Trauma


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 12.1: Analysis of Projectile Wounds


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Blunt Trauma


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 13.1: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Skull


Exercise 13.2: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Postcranial Bones


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Sharp Trauma and Strangulation


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 14.1: Analyzing Sharp Trauma


Exercise 14.2: Analyzing Strangulation


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Antemortem Skeletal Conditions


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 15.1: Analyzing Pathological Conditions


Exercise 15.2: Analyzing Skeletal Anomalies


Exercise 15.2: Analyzing Occupational Stress Markers


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Postmortem Changes to Bone


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 16.1: Analyzing Saw Marks


Exercise 16.2: Analyzing Other Postmortem Damage


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Additional Aspects of Individualization


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 17.1: Facial Reproduction


Exercise 17.2: Assessing Handedness


Exercise 17.3: Estimating Body Weight


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Identification Using Antemortem Records


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 18.1: Identification from Radiographs


Exercise 18.2: Identification from Frontal Sinus


Exercise 18.3: Identification from Dental Records


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets



Conclusion


Learning Objectives


Expected Outcomes


Minimum Materials


Optional Materials


Exercise 19.1: Forensic Anthropology Report


Exercise 19.2: Expert Witness Testimony Evaluation


Note to Instructors


Exercise Worksheets


References