What is the last bone to complete its growth?
How are teeth used to estimate age?
What is bone “remodeling” and how can it be used to determine age?
What is the sciatic notch? How can it be used to determine gender?
Follow the links below to learn about analyzing bones and how scientists can determine many characteristics about a person from their skeletal remains.
Corrieri, B. (2015). What do bones tell us? the study of human skeletons from the perspective of forensic anthropology. Science Progress, 98(4), 391-402. doi:https://doi.org/10.3184/003685015X14470674934021 [Trident library]
Natural History Museum https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/analysing-the-bones-what-can-a-skeleton-tell-you.html
The skeleton as a Source of Information. Lieden University. https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/research-dossiers/the-skeleton-as-a-source-of-information
How can the skull be used to determine age?
How is the pelvis of a female different from the pelvis of a male?
What can the hand bones tell you about the deceased?
Select one case file from the website above (see the menu bar on the right, examples include Mystery Moran, My Indiana Home). The case file must discuss a topic related to the anatomy or function of the skeletal system. Describe the case and the key evidence used to solve it.
