Forensic Anthropology Laboratory Manual

by Byers, Steven N.

• ISBN13: 9780205532360
• ISBN10: 0205532365
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-01-01
• Publisher: Allyn & Bacon

Summary

Designed to accompanyIntroduction to Forensic Anthropology: A Textbook, Third Editionby 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

Introduction Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Basic Instruments and Their Use

Metric System and U.S. Measure Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials Basic Terms

Bones and Features of the Skull

Axial Skeleton and Thorax

Appendicular Skeleton: Upper Limbs

Appendicular Skeleton: Lower Limbs

Human Odontology Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Establishing the Forensic Context Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Distinguishing Bone versus Nonbone

Distinguishing Human versus Nonhuman Remains

Distinguishing Contemporary versus Noncontemporary Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Recovery Scene Methods Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Surface-Deposited Body (Outdoor)

Interred Body (Outdoor) Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Estimating Time Since Death Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Decomposition

Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Animal Scavenging

Estimating Postmortem Interval Using Deterioration of Clothing and Other Materials Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Initial Treatment and Examination Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Reconstructing

Sorting

Reassembly

Inventorying Remains Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Attribution of Ancestry Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Anthroposcopy

Attributing Ancestry Using Cranial Metrics: Interorbital Indexes

Attributing Ancestry Using Postcranial Anthroposcopy and Osteometry Note to Instructors Exercise Worksheets

Attribution of Sex Learning Objectives Expected Outcomes Minimum Materials Optional Materials

Attributing Sex Using Pelvic Anthroposcopy

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