Month: February 2025

Forensic Osteology – The study of human bones in forensic contexts to determine identity and cause of death.

Forensic Anthropology – The application of anthropological techniques to identify human remains in legal and criminal investigations.

Stable Isotope Analysis – A technique used to reconstruct ancient diets and migration patterns by analyzing isotopes in bones and teeth.

Mummification – The preservation of bodies, either naturally or through cultural practices.

Trauma Analysis – The study of skeletal injuries to infer patterns of violence, accidents, or medical treatment.

Age Estimation – Determining the age at death based on skeletal indicators such as dental development and bone fusion.

Sex Estimation – Determining the biological sex of skeletal remains based on pelvic and skull differences.

Enamel Hypoplasia – Defects in tooth enamel indicating nutritional stress or disease during childhood.

Taphonomy – The study of how organisms decay and become fossilized or preserved in archaeological contexts.