Taphonomy — Flashcards

#1

The _____ suture on the skull base is particularly useful for aging young adults.

#2

_____ offers the best evidence on racial origins.

#3

_____ is the study and interpretation of postmortem processes of human remains

#4

Estimation of the stature of an individual can be made from the length of the femur by multiplying the length of the femur with _____

#5

Complete union of the _____ ulna is considered as a conclusive evidence of age 16 years or more in females

Hint: proximal/distal

#6

Beyond which age can one confidently determine sex from skeletal remains?_____

#7

_____ formula is used for estimation of stature

#8

Corporobasal index is _____ in females compared to males

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