Ancestral and Sex Estimation Using E.A. Marinos Analysis of the First Cervical Vertebra Applied to Three Modern Groups

Developing a biological profile in forensic anthropology is vital for the medico-legal field. Forensic anthropologists have long sought to develop ancestry and sex determination methods using complete and fragmented skeletal elements. Ancestry is most commonly assessed using cranial traits. Sex is a...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Swenson, Victoria Marie
Other Authors: Dr. Randall Skelton
Format: Others
Language:en
Published: The University of Montana 2013
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Online Access:http://etd.lib.umt.edu/theses/available/etd-05242013-092600/