Identification Evidence

*Forensic Analysis - Scientific and Medical Techniques and Evidence under the Microscope*

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**Chapter 7**

**Abstract**

oesteology.

**1. Introduction**

the remains [1].

1.Race

2. Sex

3.Age

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are enumerated below.

pelvis, mandible, rhomboid fossa

Forensic Osteology

Every human corpse is unique. There are different religions in different parts of the world which adopt a variety of ways to dispose of corpses. Dead bodies can be found unattended, dug up, mutilated by the perpetrators of crimes, and eaten by wild animals in lonely unattended places. In these situations, forensic anthropologists or anatomists are consulted by the state authorities to help them to provide justice to the deceased person. The first and foremost scientific information desired by authorities is identification of the corpse, cause of death of the human body and weapon used, if applicable. Identification can be done by studying the bones of the human corpse during autopsy examination and if unknown skeletal remains are all that is available, examination of each bone is required. Forensic anthropologists or pathologists are asked to identify race, sex and age as important parameters of the identification. In this chapter, we will enumerate various parameters for identification. We will discuss race, age and sex from various bones as part of forensic

**Keywords:** bones, index, skull, femur, ossification centre, race, age, sex, skull,

The human corpse is more than a utilitarian object; it has sacred meaning. Every religious faith has beliefs pertaining to the treatment of corpses and there are laws that govern the treatment and the burial of the dead. While these laws have recognized the corpse's instrumental value as an object for scientific study, clinical teaching and commercial gain, they generally accommodate the desire to respect

Forensic experts, in particular anthropologists, frequently are asked to examine unknown corpses before final rituals for identification in medico-legal cases. Identification is the determination of the individuality of a person. This can be for either a living or dead person. Various parameters for identification of human dead bodies

and Identification

*Anil Garg and Nisha Goyal*
