ANTHRO 1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Bone, Forensic Anthropology, Biological Anthropology
9 Mar 2018
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Skeletal biology = the study of the skeleton a. b. c. Human osteology - morphological analysis of the skeleton. Bio archaeology - skeleton biology with archaeological context to approach anthropological questions. Forensic anthropology - applies skeletal biology to medico-legal context. What can you learn from bones? a. b. c. d. Everything leaves a mark on the bone i. It is a living tissue that responds to both genetic and environmental influences. Structural function: framework for muscles, protects vital organs. Physiological function: produces blood cells and stores calcium and phosphorous. Two main types of bone: woven bone and lamellar bone. Trabecular - spongy bone on inside a. b. c. To repair damage - macro-damage (fracture) and micro-damage. Forensic anthropology protocol a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. Minimum number of individuals (mni) i. ii. iii. iv. No two skeletons are alike a. b. c. Forensic anthropologists must be familiar with skeletal variation.
