Pelvis

Forensic Review Sheet: Bones Large amounts of forensic evidence can be obtained from bones. List several things that can be determined by analyzing bones. Race Gender Stature Past traumas Cause of death Body type Age List the functions of bones. Protect internal organs Provide anchors for muscle attachment Facilitate muscle movement Repository for minerals Create blood cells How many bones make up the human skeleton? Is number the same for all people? There are 206 bones in the human body, however this can vary from person to person, as some people are born without certain bones, and some are born with too many. What bones make up the axial skeleton? The axial skeleton is made up of the skull, the vertebral column, and the thoracic (rib) cage.