ASM 275 (ASM275)

If we assume a racial view of human prehistory is a correct reflection of what actually happened in our past, then this suggests there were long periods of geographic isolation separating different populations of humans. - Answer True Skin color differences in humans reflect: - Answer Adaptation to local environment When measured, which of the following will produce the best stature estimate? - Answer complete long bones (femur, humerus, etc.) The leg bones are generally more s...

Q1. How would you characterize the damage seen on the nose of this individual? Note this was caused by a fist. Both views are of the same individual. [29] - Answer B. Blunt force trauma Q2. Now look very carefully at the bone of the nose in this same individual. From what direction were they struck? [30] - Answer A. The blow came from the right side of this image Q3. Two different weapon classes were used in this homicide. Examine this image carefully and select two choices below. Lo...

Q1. Please click directly on the image to indicate the location of glabella. [15] You must be exact in your selection. - Answer Glabella is in the midline between the eyes. Q2. Please click directly on the image to indicate the location of the LEFT supraorbital margin (left side of the skull not the image). [15] - Answer Top of left eye(skull not image) Q3. Please click directly on the image to indicate the location of the mastoid process. [15] - Answer The mastoid process is loc...

Consider the placement of the darts with respect to the green bullseye (the true value). Are the darts accurate and precise? [3] Before answering please make sure to view the images for questions 1-4. A. the darts are accurate but not precise B. The darts are precise but not accurate C. The darts are both accurate and precise D. The darts are neither accurate nor precise - Answer C. The darts are both accurate and precise Consider the placement of the darts with respect to the bullsey...

Q1. Based on the preceding discussion, which one of these wounds was shot from farther away? In making your decision consider all evidence of damage to the soft tissue and its spread with respect to the bullet entry site. Assume the square sections of bone are the same size and look closely for all evidence of damage, no matter how minor. [14] - Answer B. B Q2. Based on the preceding discussion, which of these wounds resulted from a gunshot from farther away? In making your decision consid...

Q1. Click on the image area associated with the tooth crown. [10] - Answer The crown is covered by the enamel toward the top of the image. Q2. What types of teeth are these? [11] - Answer D. Molars Q3. What tooth type is shown here? [12] - Answer A. Incisors Q4. Select the area of the tooth associated with the crown. Note this tooth is broken in half showing the enamel, dentin, and pulp chamber. [13] - Answer The crown is the top portion of the tooth covered by white enamel....

biological profile - Answer age, sex, ancestry, stature as determined by the analysis of bones first thing after body discovered biological sex - Answer individuals genotype determined by sex chromosomes *Sex and gender are not interchangeable assessing sex younger 18 - Answer we do NOT have reliable means of identification until after puberty pelvis - Answer shows most reliable and consistent differences between male and female female pelvis vs male pelvis - Answer...

Perimortem - Answer-injury happened near time of death (helps to reconstruct cause and manner of death) Antemortem - Answer-injury happened before death (used to link medical records) Postmortem - Answer-there is no injury, the bone breakage occurred after death (doesn't contribute to forensic analysis) How to differentiate perimortem, antemortem, and postmortem trauma? - Answer-Antemortem Trauma 1) hematoma forms: blood pools over surface - internal scab to help stabilize the break...

ASM 275: LAB 10 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q1. Human remains were found in a temperate region in early fall. The remains resemble a woman who has been missing for two weeks. Her internal body temperature was measured as 24°C at the crime scene. Assuming a normal body temperature of 37°C and a 3-hour temperature plateau, it is likely that this woman died: A. Fewer than 6 hours ago B. About 16 hours ago C. About 36 hours ago D. About 48 hours ago - Answer-B. About 16 hours ago Q2. A body exhibits full rigor and maximum lividity...