Overview
One lab many different questions. The best way for me to post is one part at a time. Whenever one is done, will send the next, all parts dont have many questions, and are fairly easy if you know anthropology. Also, dpont need a whole doc back, should be easily worded.
ATTACHED IS THE REFERRED PICTURE
(Q001) Is any of this skeletal material nonhuman? If so, which bone(s) is/are nonhuman? Why do you think this?
(Q002) What bones are present? Check all that apply.
Group of answer choicessacrumtibia
scapula
femur
fibula
skulls (cranium and mandible)
humerus
ulna
innominate
lumbar vertebra
carpals
clavicle
radius
tarsals
sternum
ribs
patella
(Q003) What is the minimum number of individuals (MNI) represented?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 4
D. 3
(Q004) Does any of the skeletal material appear to be juvenile? If so, which bone(s)? Why do you think this?
(Q005) Can any of the skeletal material be used to determine the biological sex of the victim(s)? If so, which bone(s)? What is the sex you determined? What evidence supports that conclusion?
(Q006) Look at the bone labeled "A". What is the best possible estimation of this person's ancestry? What evidence supports that conclusion?
(Q007) The long bone "I" in the assemblage has been measured with an osteometric board. It has a maximum length of 35.7 cm. Based on this information and what you know about this person's sex and ancestry, what is the estimated stature of this individual? (Be sure to give the estimation in inches.) You may either type out your work, or upload a picture of it
(Q008) Based on the materials recovered, can you make any suggestions for additional analyses you might use to further understand the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim(s)?
(Q008) Based on the materials recovered, can you make any suggestions for additional analyses you might use to further understand the circumstances surrounding the death of the victim(s)?