Forensic Anthropology Law and Legal Definition
Forensic anthropology refers to the application of the science of biological anthropology to the legal process. Persons specialized in forensic anthropology assist medical and legal specialists to identify known or suspected human remains.
The science of forensic anthropology includes:
a. archeological excavation;
b. examination of hair, insects, plant materials, and footprints;
c. determination of elapsed time since death;
d. facial reproduction;
e. photographic superimposition;
f. detection of anatomical variants; and
g. analysis of past injury and medical treatment.
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Related Legal Terms
- American Academy of Forensic Sciences [AAFS]
- American Board of Forensic Anthropology
- American Board of Forensic Odontology
- American Board of Forensic Psychology
- American Board of Forensic Toxicology [ABFT]
- American College of Forensic Examiners International [ACFEI]
- American Forensic Association
- American Society of Forensic Odontology [ASFO]
- Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators [AFDAA]
- Association of Forensic Quality Assurance Managers [AFQAM]
