Species: Human vs. Non-Human

Daniel Franklin; Murray K. Marks

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00007-6

Species: Human vs. Non-Human

Daniel Franklin, Murray K. Marks

Forensic Anthropology

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Distinguishing human from non-human bone and from non-osseous material is a challenging task in forensic anthropology. This determination is important because “human” confirmation dictates medicolegal significance. The aim of this chapter is to provide an introduction to the methods available to the forensic anthropologist for distinguishing human from non-human bone. Some methods are based on gross physical examination, whilst others require destructive sampling and access to highly specialized equipment and associated expertize. There are complexities and limitations that determine whether a given method can be applied and these are accordingly considered.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Encyclopedia of Forensic Sciences
Editors	Max Houck
Publisher	Elsevier Doyma
Chapter	55
Pages	563-572
Number of pages	10
Volume	4
Edition	3rd
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128236789
ISBN (Print)	9780128236772
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-823677-2.00007-6
Publication status	Published - Jan 2022

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