Forensic Anthropology Vocabulary Quiz

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The scientific study of human remains, usually with the express purpose of identifying the remains of the deceased or cause of death.

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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
Forensic Anthropology:
- A scientific discipline focused on human remains
- Aims to identify deceased individuals and elucidate the cause of death
Exhume:
- The process of removing a body from its grave
- Often performed for legal investigations or to relocate remains
Disarticulate:
- Refers to separating body parts at the joints
- Common in forensic situations where understanding individual bone elements is necessary
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