LooseLeaf for Human Anatomy
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Author: Michael McKinley Dr., Valerie O'Loughlin, Elizabeth Pennefather-O'Brien
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Chapter 8, Problem 2DCR
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The way by which the sex, relative age, and some physical characteristics of an individual can be predicted by observing the pelvis that is found in a cave.
Introduction:
Bone is an important part of the skeletal system. It provides strength, support, and framework to the body. There are many types of bones, such as short bones, long bones, and many more. All the bones have two important components. These are organic and inorganic components.
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Forensic anthropologists are investigating portions of a humanpelvis found in a cave. How can they tell the sex, relative age,and some physical characteristics of the individual based uponthe pelvis alone?
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d) both
49) In comparison to the male pelvis, the female pelvis is NOT
a) wider.
b) shallower. c) larger in the pelvic inlet. d) larger in the pelvic outlet.
e) larger in the acetabulum.
50) Each lower limb has
a) 30 bones found in 3 locations.
c) 32 bones found in 3 locations.
e) 34 bones found in 4 locations.
b) 30 bones found in 4 locations.
d) 32 bones found in 4 locations.
What regions of the skeleton may be most useful for determining the sex of the individual from the skeletal remains. Choose more than one if appropriate.
Group of answer choices
Humerus
Foot
Pelvis
Skull
Thoracic Cage (rib cage)
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