AP Notes, Outlines, Study Guides, Vocabulary, Practice Exams and more!

Forensic Anthropology Study Guide (Forensic Science), Vocabulary (Forensic Science) Flashcards

Terms : Hide Images
9631709171Rigor Mortisstiffness from muscles that occurs shortly after death0
9631709172Algor Mortisthe cooling of the body after death1
9631709179blunt force objectsbats, hammers, etc2
9631709180hypothermiaDangerously low body temperature3
9631709181postmortemafter death4
9631709182exsanguinationLoss of blood to the point where life can no longer be sustained5
9631709185asphyxiacondition caused by insufficient intake of oxygen. suffocation6
9631709186positionhow/where the body is when it is found7
9631709217skullcranium8
9631709218mandiblemovable part of the jaw9
9631709219cervical vertebrae7 vertebrae10
9631709220thoracic vertebrae12 vertebrae11
9631709221lumbar vertebrae5 vertebrae12
9631709222pelvisupper part of the hips13
9631709223sacrumMiddle of the hips14
9631709224coccyx"tail bone " lower section of the hips15
9631709225scapula16
9631709226sternumflat bone of the chest17
9631709227ribsSmooth curved bone , flattens and becomes sharp with age.18
9631709228ulnasmall bone of the lower arm19
9631709229carpalswrist20
9631709188metacarpalsmiddle of your fingers and toes21
9631709189phalangesthe ends of your fingers and toes22
9631709190patellaknee cap23
9631709191fibulaCalf Bone24
9631709192tibiaShin bone25
9631709193calcaneusheel bone26
9631709194tarsalsankle bones27
9631709195Forensic Anthropologya science that specializes in the human skeletal system identifying unknown remains28
9631709196Osteologythe study of bones29
9631709199Suturesimmovable joints where bones are joined30
9631709200Cause of Deathunderlying disease process, injury, that ultimately gives rise to death31
9631709202Livor Mortisthe pooling of blood caused by gravity after death32
9631709203Claviclethe collarbone33
9631709204Tibialong bone in the leg between the knee and the ankle34
9631709205Humeruslong bone in the arm between the shoulder and the elbow35
9631709206Femurlong bone in the leg between the hip and the knee36
9631709207Radiuslong bone in the arm between the elbow and the wrist37
9631709211Mechanism of Deathhow someone dies38
9631709212Penetrating WoundsWounds entering the interior of an organ or cavity39

Need Help?

We hope your visit has been a productive one. If you're having any problems, or would like to give some feedback, we'd love to hear from you.

For general help, questions, and suggestions, try our dedicated support forums.

If you need to contact the Course-Notes.Org web experience team, please use our contact form.

Need Notes?

While we strive to provide the most comprehensive notes for as many high school textbooks as possible, there are certainly going to be some that we miss. Drop us a note and let us know which textbooks you need. Be sure to include which edition of the textbook you are using! If we see enough demand, we'll do whatever we can to get those notes up on the site for you!