Anthropology

The forensic anthropologist uses specific tools for certain jobs: for example pliers for the extraction of teeth for the purpose of DNA analysis.

The remains require a detailed examination for an accurate assessment of the evidence.

Ribs need to be organized from one to twelve in an anatomical position (as they are in life).

When laying out the bones the forensic anthropologist checks for possible asymmetries or differences present between the right and left sides of the body.

The forensic anthropologist lays out the skeleton for analysis one bone at a time.

The skull shows important clues on the sex of the individual that a forensic anthropologist is able to interpret.

Careful analysis of the remains is a paused, long and important step for a correct description and interpretation of the elements.

An experienced forensic anthropologist has the ability to distinguish the correct sides for each bone of the skeleton.