ASM 275 (ASM275)

ASM 275 Unit 2 answered quiz 2023 actual 1. Sexual Dimorphism: "sex-based two forms" Tendency for males/females of a species to vary in size, with males being larger in primates 2. Non-metric variables: More accurate Non-measurable, based on pelvic and cranial morphology 3. Metric variables: Dimensions with breakpoints (e.g. maximum diameter of humeral head) 4. Pelvic morphology: Pelvic shape 1) Sciatic notch 2) Ventral arc 3) Subpubic concavity 4) Ischio-pubic ramus ridge 5) Pubi...

ASM 275: Forensic Anthropology Exam 3 Study Guide TRAUMA: injury caused to the living tissue by an outside force. Projectile: bullets, arrows, spears Blunt force: clubs, bats Sharp force: knives, swords Basic Bone Trauma 1. Displacements: bone surfaces no longer meet 2. Hinge: incomplete separation 3. Greenstick: incomplete separation; subadults Perimortem trauma: injury happened near time of death; could be used to link to medical records Perimortem (LEGAL): around the time of death Perimortem ...