Forensic anthropology laboratory manual

Author(s)

• Byers, Steven N.

Bibliographic Information

Forensic anthropology laboratory manual

Pearson Allyn and Bacon, c2008

2nd ed. / Steven N. Byers

Note

Includes bibliographical references

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Designed to accompany Introduction to Forensic Anthropology: A Textbook, Third Edition by Byers (Allyn & Bacon, 2007) 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.

Table of Contents

1 Introduction Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 1.1: Basic Instruments and Their Use Exercise 1.2: Metric System and U.S. Measure Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 2 Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Basic Terms Exercise 2.1: Bones and Features of the Skull Exercise 2.2: Axial Skeleton and Thorax Exercise 2.3: Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limbs Exercise 2.4: Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limbs Exercise 2.5: Human Odontology Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 3 Establishing the Forensic Context Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 3.1: Distinguishing Bone versus Nonbone Exercise 3.2: Distinguishing Human versus Nonhuman Remains Exercise 3.3: Distinguishing Contemporary versus Noncontemporary Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 4 Recovery Scene Methods Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 4.1: Surface-Deposited Body (Outdoor) Exercise 4.2: Interred Body (Outdoor) Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 5 Estimating Time Since Death Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 5.1: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Decomposition Exercise 5.2: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Animal Scavenging Exercise 5.3: Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Deterioration of Clothing and Other Materials Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 6 Initial Treatment and Examination Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 6.1: Reconstructing Exercise 6.2: Sorting Exercise 6.3: Reassembly Exercise 6.4: Inventorying Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 7 Attribution of Ancestry Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 7.1: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Anthroposcopy Exercise 7.2: Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Interorbital Indexes Exercise 7.3: Attributing Ancestry Using Postcranial Anthroposcopy and Osteometry Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 8 Attribution of Sex Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 8.1: Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Anthroposcopy Exercise 8.2: Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Metrics: Ischium-Pubic Index Exercise 8.3: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Anthroposcopy Exercise 8.4: Attributing Sex Using Cranial Metrics: Discriminant Functions Exercise 8.5: Attributing Sex Using Postcranial Metrics Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 9 Estimation of Age at Death Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Subadults Exercise 9.1: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Long Limb Bone Measurements Exercise 9.2: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Union of Primary Ossification Centers Exercise 9.3: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Tooth Formation and Eruption Exercise 9.4: Estimating Age at Death (Subadults) Using Epiphyseal Union Adults Exercise 9.5: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Pubic Symphysis Exercise 9.6: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Auricular Surface Exercise 9.7: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Sternal Rib Ends Exercise 9.8: Estimating Age at Death (Adults) Using Suture Closure Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 10 Calculation of Stature Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 10.1: Calculating Stature Using Long Limb Bones Exercise 10.2: Calculating Stature Using the Fully Method Exercise 10.3: Calculating Stature Using Partial Long Limb Bones Exercise 10.4: Adjustments to Stature Calculations Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 11 Death, Trauma, and the Skeleton Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 11.1: Basics of Bone Trauma Exercise 11.2: Forces Causing Trauma Exercise 11.3: Types of Trauma Exercise 11.4: Timing of Bone Injury Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 12 Projectile Trauma Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 12.1: Analysis of Projectile Wounds Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 13 Blunt Trauma Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 13.1: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Skull Exercise 13.2: Analyzing Blunt Trauma to the Postcranial Bones Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 14 Sharp Trauma and Strangulation Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 14.1: Analyzing Sharp Trauma Exercise 14.2: Analyzing Strangulation Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 15 Antemortem Skeletal Conditions Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 15.1: Analyzing Pathological Conditions Exercise 15.2: Analyzing Skeletal Anomalies Exercise 15.2: Analyzing Occupational Stress Markers Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 16 Postmortem Changes to Bone Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 16.1: Analyzing Saw Marks Exercise 16.2: Analyzing Other Postmortem Damage Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 17 Additional Aspects of Individualization Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 17.1: Facial Reproduction Exercise 17.2: Assessing Handedness Exercise 17.3: Estimating Body Weight Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 18 Identification Using Antemortem Records Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 18.1: Identification from Radiographs Exercise 18.2: Identification from Frontal Sinus Exercise 18.3: Identification from Dental Records Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets 19 Conclusion Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Exercise 19.1: Forensic Anthropology Report Exercise 19.2: Expert Witness Testimony Evaluation Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets References

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Details

• NCID: BA86372228
• ISBN:
  • 9780205532360
• LCCN: 2007010328
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: Boston
• Pages/Volumes: xix, 283 p.
• Size: 28 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : GN69.8
  • DC22 : 614/.17
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Forensic anthropology