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Human vs Animal Hair
what alters hair
diet, chemical treatment, and damage
different fiber types
most common fiber types
colorless cotton and blue denim
wool from sheep
Greatest variation in textiles
its color
forensic anthropology
the study of human remains to help solve criminal cases
osteology
the study of bones and the skeletal system
odontology
the scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth
taphonomy
the study of how organisms decay and become fossilized or preserved in the paleontological record
clandestine grave
an unmarked burial site used to dispose of bodies
antemortem
made or done just before one's death
Deciduous Dentition
baby teeth
male vs female hip bones
the amount of bones in the adult body
206 bones
treaded items
tires and footwear (easy to locate exact model due to mass production)
locard’s principle
when two objects come into contact, they exchange microscopic material
latent vs patent
patent - a visible shoe print
latent - not visible and often requiring special tools to see
three-dimensional impressions
TIRE TRACKS IN MUD, SNOW, SAND, SOIL
tire impressions when turning vs straight
track width is different, wheelbase, and turning diameter
serology
SAMPLES IN STAIN FORM AND OFTEN DEGRADED
tests for saliva
amylase, starch-iodine test, and alternate light sources
seminal fluid
next to blood seminal fluid is the most common seen in forensic scenes
tests to determine seminal fluid
microscopic identification, no motility within 3-6 hours of ejaculation, staining technique - christmas tree stain
tests for blood
catalytic color test, kestle meyer test, and luminol
what these detect
hemoglobin
blood spatter types
