Forensic Anthropology

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Males

________ tend to have larger mastoid processes, a larger jaw line, and more defined brow ridges.

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Archeology

________ involves finding and recovering the remains.

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Females

________ tend to have a u- shaped subpubic angle with a round inlet and a wide sciatic notch.

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Pubic symphysis

________ is the joint where the front halves of the pelvis come together.

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unique axe head

The scapula, otherwise known as the shoulder blade, fits flat over our back and has a(n) ________ shape, which most other animals do not have.

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Physical anthropology

________ is the process of determining what the bones are.

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humans hand

A(n) ________ has a lot of tiny bones compared to the rest of ones body.

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human skull

The ________ consists of a small jaw, small teeth, and forward facing eyes which is unique to humans.

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Humans

________ are born with approximately 405 "ossification centers "which is where cartilage starts to form.

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Forensic anthropologists

________ divide race into three groups; European, Asian, and African.European.

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forensic anthropology

Within ________, individuals can choose to specialize in archaeology or physical anthropology.

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eye orbit structure

The ________ tends to be more circular compared to European and African descent.

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Nasal bone structure

________ tends to be skinner and more oval compared to the other anthropologic races.

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Male

________ and female bodies have structural differences within their skeletons.

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nasal bone structure

The ________ tends to be smaller and more circular.

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Males

________ tend to have a v- shaped subpubic angle along with a narrow inlet and sciatic notch.

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