Questions and Answers
What is the term for the inspection and dissection of a body after death?
What is forensic anthropology?
The scientific study of human remains, usually with the express purpose of identifying the remains of the deceased or cause of death.
Which of the following means to remove from a grave?
What does it mean to disarticulate?
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What is the definition of a medical examiner?
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Study Notes
Forensic Anthropology Vocabulary
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Autopsy:
- Involves the inspection and dissection of a deceased body
- Essential for determining causes of death and understanding injuries or diseases present
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Forensic Anthropology:
- A scientific discipline focused on human remains
- Aims to identify deceased individuals and elucidate the cause of death
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Exhume:
- The process of removing a body from its grave
- Often performed for legal investigations or to relocate remains
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Disarticulate:
- Refers to separating body parts at the joints
- Common in forensic situations where understanding individual bone elements is necessary
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Medical Examiner:
- A trained physician responsible for investigating unexpected or unnatural deaths
- Plays a critical role in legal and criminal investigations by determining the cause and manner of death
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Test your knowledge of key terms in forensic anthropology. This quiz covers essential vocabulary such as autopsy, forensic anthropology, and medical examiner, crucial for understanding this scientific discipline. Challenge yourself and see how well you grasp these critical concepts!
