Forensic Anthropology
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What type of fracture involves many different pieces of bone?

  • Complete fracture
  • Comminuted fracture (correct)
  • Infraction
  • Hinge fracture
  • Which force direction results in a spiral fracture?

  • Torsion (correct)
  • Compression
  • Tension
  • Avulsion
  • What type of death do forensic anthropologists not determine?

  • Intentional (correct)
  • Accidental
  • Natural
  • Unknown
  • Which type of force direction involves force pulling away from the bone?

    <p>Tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of discontinuity occurs if a break doesn’t go all the way through the bone?

    <p>Infraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Fractures

    • Comminuted fracture involves many different pieces of bone
    • Spiral fracture occurs when force is applied in a twisting direction

    Force Directions

    • Tension force direction involves force pulling away from the bone

    Types of Discontinuity

    • Incomplete fracture or greenstick fracture occurs when a break doesn’t go all the way through the bone

    Death Determination

    • Forensic anthropologists do not determine the cause of death, only the identity of the deceased

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    Test your knowledge of forensic anthropology with this quiz covering causes and manners of death, as well as types of bone fractures. See how well you understand the distinctions between accidental, intentional, disease-related, and other causes of death, as well as the different manners of death such as homicide, suicide, and natural causes. Additionally, familiarize yourself with the various types of bone fractures, including breaks, fractures, and infractions.

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