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5.9 Anthropology
Forensic anthropology is most commonly used in the cases of decomposed
or skeletal remains. The techniques utilized can indicate sex, race, ancestry,
and stature.
A brief description of forensic anthropologic discussion follows in
Chapter 8. The determination of stature is performed by measuring the long
bones and utilizing multiple formulae developed for such a purpose.
Figure 5.14 healed phalangeal fracture resulting in deformity.
Figure 5.15 radiograph of an old bullet.