Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual

by Byers; Steven N.

Edition: 2nd

ISBN13: 9780205419241

ISBN10: 0205419240

Format: Spiral Bound

Pub. Date: 2011-02-28

Publisher(s): Routledge

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Summary

Designed to accompany Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: A Textbook, Second Edition by Byers (Allyn & Bacon, 2005) 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 covered. Chapters may be covered in one session or multiple sessions and lists of basic and optional lab materials are provided in chapter openers, enabling instructors to tailor each lab to the resources available. Helpful notes to instructors are provided at the end of each chapter.

Preface

Note to Instructors

xvii

Note to Students

xxi

Introduction

(8)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Exercise 1.1: Basic Instruments and Their Use

(1)

Exercise 1.2: Metric System and U.S. Measure

(1)

Note to Instructors

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

(4)

Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology

(28)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Basic Terms

(1)

Exercise 2.1: Bones and Features of the Skull

(2)

Exercise 2.2: Axial Skeleton and Thorax

(1)

Exercise 2.3: Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limbs

(1)

Exercise 2.4: Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limbs

(1)

Exercise 2.5: Human Odontology

(1)

Note to Instructors

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

(20)

Establishing the Forensic Context

(16)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Exercise 3.1: Distinguishing Bone versus Nonbone

(1)

Exercise 3.2: Distinguishing Human versus Nonhuman Remains

(5)

Exercise 3.3: Distinguishing Contemporary versus Noncontemporary Remains

(1)

Note to Instructors

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

(6)

Recovery Scene Methods

(24)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Exercise 4.1: Mapping and Diagramming (Indoor)

(1)

Exercise 4.2: Surface-Deposited Body (Outdoor)

(1)

Exercise 4.3: Interred Body (Outdoor)

(1)

Note to Instructors

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

(18)

Estimating Time Since Death

(18)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Exercise 5.1: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Decomposition

(2)

Exercise 5.2: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Animal Scavenging

(1)

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

(1)

Note to Instructors

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

(12)

Initial Treatment and Examination

(16)

Learning Objectives

(1)

Expected Outcomes

(1)

Minimum Materials

(1)

Optional Materials

(1)

Exercise 6.1: Preparation of Remains

(1)

Exercise 6.2: Reconstruction

(1)

Exercise 6.3: Sorting

(1)

Exercise 6.4: Reassembly

(1)

Exercise 6.5: Inventorying Remains

(1)

Note to Instructors

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

101

(10)

Attribution of Ancestry

111

(20)

Learning Objectives

111

(1)

Expected Outcomes

111

(1)

Minimum Materials

112

(1)

Optional Materials

112

(1)

Exercise 7.1: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Anthroposcopy

112

(2)

Craniometry

114

(1)

Exercise 7.2: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Interorbital Indexes

114

(1)

Exercise 7.3: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Discriminant Functions

115

(3)

Exercise 7.4: Attributing Ancestry Using Postcranial Anthroposcopy and Osteometry

118

(2)

Note to Instructors

120

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

121

(10)

Attribution of Sex

131

(18)

Learning Objectives

131

(1)

Expected Outcomes

131

(1)

Minimum Materials

131

(1)

Optional Materials

132

(1)

Exercise 8.1: Attributing Sex Using Pelvis Anthroposcopy

132

(2)

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

134

(1)

Exercise 8.3: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Anthroposcopy

135

(1)

Exercise 8.4: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Metrics: Discriminant Functions

136

(3)

Exercise 8.5: Attributing Sex Using Postcranial Metrics

139

(1)

Note to Instructors

140

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

141

(8)

Estimation of Age at Death

149

(30)

Learning Objectives

149

(1)

Expected Outcomes

149

(1)

Minimum Materials

150

(1)

Optional Materials

150

(1)

Subadults

150

(1)

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

150

(1)

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

151

(1)

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

152

(4)

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

156

(1)

Adults

156

(1)

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

157

(2)

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

159

(1)

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

160

(1)

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

160

(1)

Note to Instructors

161

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

163

(16)

Calculation of Stature

179

(16)

Learning Objectives

179

(1)

Expected Outcomes

179

(1)

Minimum Materials

180

(1)

Optional Materials

180

(1)

Exercise 10.1: Calculating Stature Using Long Limb Bones

180

(1)

Exercise 10.2: Calculating Stature Using the Fully Method

181

(3)

Exercise 10.3: Calculating Stature Using Partial Long Limb Bones

184

(1)

Exercise 10.4: Adjustments to Stature Calculations

185

(1)

Note to Instructors

185

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

187

(8)

Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton

195

(14)

Learning Objectives

195

(1)

Expected Outcomes

195

(1)

Exercise 11.1: Basics of Bone Trauma

196

(1)

Exercise 11.2: Forces Causing Trauma

197

(1)

Exercise 11.3: Types of Trauma

198

(1)

Exercise 11.4: Timing of Bone Injury

199

(1)

Note to Instructors

200

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

201

(8)

Projectile Trauma

209

(8)

Learning Objectives

209

(1)

Expected Outcomes

209

(1)

Exercise 12.1: Analysis of Projectile Wounds

210

(1)

Note to Instructors

211

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

213

(4)

Blunt Trauma

217

(12)

Learning Objectives

217

(1)

Expected Outcomes

217

(1)

Minimum Materials

217

(1)

Optional Materials

218

(1)

Exercise 13.1: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Skull

218

(2)

Exercise 13.2: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Postcranial Bones

220

(2)

Note to Instructors

222

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

223

(6)

Sharp Trauma and Strangulation

229

(12)

Learning Objectives

229

(1)

Expected Outcomes

229

(1)

Minimum Materials

230

(1)

Optional Materials

230

(1)

Exercise 14.1: Analyzing Sharp Trauma

230

(1)

Exercise 14.2: Analyzing Strangulation

231

(1)

Note to Instructors

231

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

233

(8)

Antemortem Skeletal Conditions

241

(14)

Learning Objectives

241

(1)

Expected Outcomes

241

(1)

Minimum Materials

242

(1)

Optional Materials

242

(1)

Exercise 15.1: Analyzing Pathological Conditions

242

(1)

Exercise 15.2: Analyzing Skeletal Anomalies

243

(3)

Exercise 15.3: Analyzing Occupational Stress Markers

246

(1)

Note to Instructors

246

(3)

Exercise Worksheets

249

(6)

Postmortem Changes to Bone

255

(14)

Learning Objectives

255

(1)

Expected Outcomes

255

(1)

Minimum Materials

255

(1)

Optional Materials

256

(1)

Exercise 16.1: Analyzing Saw Marks

256

(1)

Exercise 16.2: Analyzing Other Postmortem Damage

256

(3)

Note to Instructors

259

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

261

(8)

Additional Aspects of Individualization

269

(16)

Learning Objectives

269

(1)

Expected Outcomes

269

(1)

Minimum Materials

269

(1)

Optional Materials

270

(1)

Exercise 17.1: Facial Reproduction

270

(3)

Exercise 17.2: Assessing Handedness

273

(1)

Exercise 17.3: Estimating Body Weight

274

(1)

Note to Instructors

275

(2)

Exercise Worksheets

277

(8)

Identification Using Antemortem Records

285

(14)

Learning Objectives

285

(1)

Expected Outcomes

285

(1)

Minimum Materials

286

(1)

Optional Materials

286

(1)

Exercise 18.1: Identification from Radiographs

286

(1)

Exercise 18.2: Identification from Frontal Sinus

287

(1)

Exercise 18.3: Identification from Dental Records

288

(1)

Note to Instructors

288

(3)

Exercise Worksheets

291

(8)

Conclusion

299

(8)

Learning Objectives

299

(1)

Expected Outcomes

300

(1)

Minimum Materials

300

(1)

Optional Materials

300

(1)

Exercise 19.1: Forensic Anthropology Report

300

(1)

Exercise 19.2: Expert Witness Testimony Evaluation

301

(1)

Note to Instructors

302

(1)

Exercise Worksheets

303

(4)

References

307

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