Question
An anthropologist who studies bones is called _____.
Responses
an odontologist
an odontologist
an osteologist
an osteologist
an archeologist
an archeologist
a pathologist
Responses
an odontologist
an odontologist
an osteologist
an osteologist
an archeologist
an archeologist
a pathologist
Answers
Answer
Quantitative analysis of bones used as a means of identification is called _____.
Responses
osteology
osteology
bone taxology
bone taxology
metrics
metrics
centimeters
centimeters
Question # 4
Multiple Choice
A person's _____ is one thing that cannot be determined by examining a skeleton
Responses
eye color
eye color
sex
sex
age
age
height
height
Question # 5
Multiple Choice
_____ is a skeletal feature that is helpful in determining race or ethnicity.
Responses
The metric length of the long bones
The metric length of the long bones
The attachment of the earlobes
The attachment of the earlobes
The cranial suture
The cranial suture
The metric width of the face and nose
The metric width of the face and nose
Responses
osteology
osteology
bone taxology
bone taxology
metrics
metrics
centimeters
centimeters
Question # 4
Multiple Choice
A person's _____ is one thing that cannot be determined by examining a skeleton
Responses
eye color
eye color
sex
sex
age
age
height
height
Question # 5
Multiple Choice
_____ is a skeletal feature that is helpful in determining race or ethnicity.
Responses
The metric length of the long bones
The metric length of the long bones
The attachment of the earlobes
The attachment of the earlobes
The cranial suture
The cranial suture
The metric width of the face and nose
The metric width of the face and nose
Answer
Which of the following is NOT usually true of a forensic osteologist?
Responses
works only with the bones and teeth of the deceased
works only with the bones and teeth of the deceased
works full time for the police department
works full time for the police department
must have a Ph.D.
must have a Ph.D.
often teaches and does research in universities
Responses
works only with the bones and teeth of the deceased
works only with the bones and teeth of the deceased
works full time for the police department
works full time for the police department
must have a Ph.D.
must have a Ph.D.
often teaches and does research in universities
Answer
What bones are NOT a part of the appendicular skeleton?
Responses
pelvic girdle
pelvic girdle
sternum and ribs
sternum and ribs
clavicle and humerus
clavicle and humerus
femur and scapula
femur and scapula
Responses
pelvic girdle
pelvic girdle
sternum and ribs
sternum and ribs
clavicle and humerus
clavicle and humerus
femur and scapula
femur and scapula
Answer
Which one of the following assignments would most likely be given to a forensic osteologist?
Responses
investigating a suspicious drowning
investigating a suspicious drowning
investigating the death of a child whose body is extremely small for its age and lived with a parent who was known to gamble with the family's food money
investigating the death of a child whose body is extremely small for its age and lived with a parent who was known to gamble with the family's food money
identifying diseases that caused several deaths among the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail
identifying diseases that caused several deaths among the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail
studying the remains a prisoner who is thought to have died due to poisoning
Responses
investigating a suspicious drowning
investigating a suspicious drowning
investigating the death of a child whose body is extremely small for its age and lived with a parent who was known to gamble with the family's food money
investigating the death of a child whose body is extremely small for its age and lived with a parent who was known to gamble with the family's food money
identifying diseases that caused several deaths among the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail
identifying diseases that caused several deaths among the pioneers who traveled the Oregon Trail
studying the remains a prisoner who is thought to have died due to poisoning
Answer
The remains of the Native American child found in Wyoming was actually _____ investigation.
Responses
forensic osteology
forensic osteology
a forensic archeology
a forensic archeology
an archeology or osteology
an archeology or osteology
a forensic pathology
a forensic pathology
Question # 10
Multiple Choice
Which of the following events in a person's life would NOT be recorded in his or her bones?
Responses
a severe fracture to the skull suffered in an auto accident
a severe fracture to the skull suffered in an auto accident
the age at which they entered the military
the age at which they entered the military
a surgery to remove a tumor on the brain
a surgery to remove a tumor on the brain
the age at death
the age at death
Responses
forensic osteology
forensic osteology
a forensic archeology
a forensic archeology
an archeology or osteology
an archeology or osteology
a forensic pathology
a forensic pathology
Question # 10
Multiple Choice
Which of the following events in a person's life would NOT be recorded in his or her bones?
Responses
a severe fracture to the skull suffered in an auto accident
a severe fracture to the skull suffered in an auto accident
the age at which they entered the military
the age at which they entered the military
a surgery to remove a tumor on the brain
a surgery to remove a tumor on the brain
the age at death
the age at death
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An anthropologist who studies bones is called **an osteologist**.
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GPT-4o mini
Here are the answers to your questions:
**Question #3:** Quantitative analysis of bones used as a means of identification is called **metrics**.
**Question #4:** A person's **eye color** is one thing that cannot be determined by examining a skeleton.
**Question #5:** **The metric width of the face and nose** is a skeletal feature that is helpful in determining race or ethnicity.
**Question #3:** Quantitative analysis of bones used as a means of identification is called **metrics**.
**Question #4:** A person's **eye color** is one thing that cannot be determined by examining a skeleton.
**Question #5:** **The metric width of the face and nose** is a skeletal feature that is helpful in determining race or ethnicity.
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GPT-4o mini
The statement that is NOT usually true of a forensic osteologist is: **works full time for the police department**.
Forensic osteologists often work as independent consultants, in academic settings, or in research, and may not be employed full time by law enforcement agencies.
Forensic osteologists often work as independent consultants, in academic settings, or in research, and may not be employed full time by law enforcement agencies.
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GPT-4o mini
The bones that are NOT a part of the appendicular skeleton are the **sternum and ribs**.
The appendicular skeleton consists of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton, while the sternum and ribs are part of the axial skeleton.
The appendicular skeleton consists of the limbs and the girdles that attach them to the axial skeleton, while the sternum and ribs are part of the axial skeleton.
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GPT-4o mini
The assignment that would most likely be given to a forensic osteologist is:
**studying the remains of a prisoner who is thought to have died due to poisoning.**
Forensic osteologists specialize in analyzing human skeletal remains, which includes determining factors related to death and identifying characteristics of the remains. The other options are more aligned with other forensic specialties, such as forensic pathology or anthropology in a broader sense.
**studying the remains of a prisoner who is thought to have died due to poisoning.**
Forensic osteologists specialize in analyzing human skeletal remains, which includes determining factors related to death and identifying characteristics of the remains. The other options are more aligned with other forensic specialties, such as forensic pathology or anthropology in a broader sense.
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GPT-4o mini
For **Question #9**, the remains of the Native American child found in Wyoming was actually **a forensic archeology** investigation.
For **Question #10**, the event in a person's life that would NOT be recorded in his or her bones is **the age at which they entered the military**. While bones can show evidence of injuries, surgeries, and the age at death, they do not typically record specific life events such as military entry age.
For **Question #10**, the event in a person's life that would NOT be recorded in his or her bones is **the age at which they entered the military**. While bones can show evidence of injuries, surgeries, and the age at death, they do not typically record specific life events such as military entry age.
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