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Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology and human osteology (the study of the human skeleton) in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases where the victim's remains are more or less skeletonized. A forensic anthropologist can also assist in the identification of deceased individuals whose remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable. The adjective "forensic" refers to the application of this subfield of science to a court of law.
There are few people who identify themselves as forensic anthropologists, as most practitioners are consultants who generally work full time in another capacity, as a professor in biological anthropology or in an allied forensic or museum setting.
As a discipline
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Forensic Anthropology.... So Psyched!!!!!
dentrolabara (Jonathan Oldfield) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:00:24 -0000
Forensic Anthropology.... So Psyched!!!!!
@joeyishellagood im obsessed with murder mysteries/forensic anthropology so dont fret, i will apprehend your murderer!
marieshea (Marie Agnes Shea) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:54:12 -0000
@joeyishellagood im obsessed with murder mysteries/forensic anthropology so dont fret, i will apprehend your murderer!
In Forensic Anthropology class, we're discussing Evolution and religion. Definitely an intense class at 8:30 in the morning.
novelsaddict (Vanessa Afonso) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:33:54 -0000
In Forensic Anthropology class, we're discussing Evolution and religion. Definitely an intense class at 8:30 in the morning.
@Dzyansays Forensic Anthropology
petesblog (Peter) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 05:01:00 -0000
@Dzyansays Forensic Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology is in my future. Ain't NOBODY gonna stop me.
TheShaShireCat (Shadia Awad) Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:51:01 -0000
Forensic Anthropology is in my future. Ain't NOBODY gonna stop me.
@ChoeBe In last week's Castle (the Vampire one), they discovered the body of a forensic anthropology student with Thai takeout in his room.
tvgirl222 (Amy) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:32:30 -0000
@ChoeBe In last week's Castle (the Vampire one), they discovered the body of a forensic anthropology student with Thai takeout in his room.
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Forensic Anthropology - Introduction to this field.
Forensic Anthropology - Provides general information on what forensic anthropology is, and guidelines for planning an education and career in the specialized area of forensic anthropology.
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Forensic Anthropology and Human Rights - Information on the documentation of Human Rights violations through forensic anthropology.
Forensic Anthropology Center - The University of Tennessee Knoxville.
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Forensic Anthropology FAQ - Offers a general description of the field that includes. education and career planning recommendations. Provided by A. Midori Albert, University of North Carolina at Wilmington.
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Forensic Medicine Anthropologist Programs - Software to determine sex, age, race, length of body, as well as scale relative distance.
ForensicAnthro.com - Forensic anthropology and human osteology educational resources.
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LSU FACES Laboratory - Forensic Anthropology and Computer Enhancement Services Laboratory at Louisiana State University. Provides identification services for law enforcement.
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Mercyhurst College Archaeology Institute - Offers degree programs in anthropology as well as a 1-year certification program in forensic anthropology.
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Midwest Bioarchaeology and Forensic Anthropology Association - The topical focus of this organization is the excavation, curation, and analysis of human skeletal remains.
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Osteo Interactive - Tutorials and diagrams for forensic anthropology students.
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Unearthing Grave Offenses - An article by Douglas McGray that discusses the investigation of atrocities committed in the Balkans and Rwanda.
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