Forensics Unit 1 quiz

Anthropology

skeletal remains

The study of human remains, focusing on the identification and analysis of skeletal structures to aid in forensic investigations.

determines sex, ethnicity, age, manner of death

entomology

study for insects in developmental stages

psychiatry (psychology)

Human behavior and legal proceedings in both civil and criminal cases.

Odontology

The study of teeth. Can match a suspect’s bite and medical records.

Pathology

Determines the cause of death

1. natural death

2. homicide

3. suicide

4. accident

5. undetermined manner of death

forensics engineering

(Firearms)

construction accidents, causes and origins of fires/explosions.

Rigor Mortis

when the body is stiff

Livor Mortis

When blood settles to body part closest to the ground

Algor Mortis

Examining the inside and outside body temperature

crime labs

sole purpose is to process evidence

Crime Lab Units

Standard:

• Physical evidence

• Biology

• Firearms

• Documents

• Photography

Optional:

• Toxicology

• Fingerprints

• Polygraph

• Voice Print

• Evidence

Physical Science Unit

Chemistry, physics, and geology to the identification and comparison of crime scene evidence.

Biology Unit

• Identifies dried bloodstains and body fluids

• compares hairs and fibers

• identifies and compares botanical materials (woods, plants, etc.)

• performs DNA Analysis

Firearms Unit

• Firearms

• Discharged Bullets

• Cartridge Cases

• Shotgun Shells

• Ammunition of all types

Photography Unit

examines and records physical evidence at the crime scene and at suspects

Document Examination Unit

Analyzes handwriting, paper and printers of documents.