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Forensic Anthropology (Topical Term)

This authority is not used in any records.
Preferred form: Forensic Anthropology
Used for/see from:
  • Anthropology, Forensic
  • Human Identification
  • n: Human Identifications
  • n: Identification, Human
  • n: Identifications, Human
See also:

restrict to identif of skeletal remains; SPEC; NIM as coord; human identif by teeth: coord FORENSIC DENTISTRY (IM) + specific dent heading (IM); DF: FORENSIC ANTHROPOL

Scientific study of human skeletal remains with the express purpose of identification. This includes establishing individual identity, trauma analysis, facial reconstruction, photographic superimposition, determination of time interval since death, and crime-scene recovery. Forensic anthropologists do not certify cause of death but provide data to assist in determination of probable cause. This is a branch of the field of physical anthropology and qualified individuals are certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. (From Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1992 Jun;13(2):146)

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