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Osteology, Modern Humans - Coggle Diagram
Osteology
Forensic Anthropology
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Osteology in a legal setting, modern bones
Fun fact, this field also uses soft tissues, as the body is recent enough to not decay
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Bioarchaeology
Ethics
Anthropologist handle bones from a variety of cultures, and need to be respectful of them. This requires regular discussion.
One example is the existence of NAGPRA, who have authority over Native American bones to ensure proper treatment.
Osteology in a historic setting, ancient bones
Estimates age, sex, health/injury, and ancestry
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