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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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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