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Ribcage Morphology in Native South American Populations From Different Altitudes: Insights From a Global Comparative Framework

American Journal of Human Biology, Volume 38, Issue 2, February 2026.
ABSTRACT Objectives Altitude shapes human morphology as highland populations must cope with cold and hypoxic environments. Although Andean highlanders have been proposed to exhibit larger and deeper ribcages, this idea is mainly based on research using disarticulated skeletal elements or non‐South American controls. The objective of this research is to
J. M. López‐Rey, M. D. D’Angelo del Campo, G. Bettera Marcat, M. Arrieta, M. Fabra, S. Salega, P. Mercolli, V. Seldes, D. García‐Martínez, M. Bastir   +9 more
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Shaping the human face: Periosteal bone modeling across ontogeny

The Anatomical Record, Volume 309, Issue 2, Page 271-292, February 2026.
Abstract Facial morphology is a defining aspect of Homo sapiens that distinguishes our species from fossil ancestors and plays a central role in estimating age, sex, and ancestry in both past and present populations. Understanding how the face develops during postnatal ontogeny is essential for interpreting adult facial variation.
Sarah E. Freidline, Madison Hubbart, Catherine Shipman, Najielie Burgos, Chiara Villa, Alexandra Schuh   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Forensic Anthropological Analysis on The Consumption of Forensic Science Methods Utilized to Detect Homicides Along with Sharp Weapons (With Special Reference to Court Records)

, 2020
A.A.C.N. Amarakoon, W.K.N. Wijayarathna, Charmalie Nahallage   +2 more
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When osteology is put into practice: forensic anthropology [PDF]

, 2010
Osteologija je poddisciplina antropologije i arheologije koja se bavi makroskopskom i mikroskopskom analizom koštanog materijala. Stručnjaci iz područja osteologije primjenjuju svoje znanje u analizi i tumačenju promjena na kostima pri čemu utvrđuju ...
Alan Bosnar, Anja Petaros, Morana Čengija   +2 more
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Towards a working methodology for using total hip and knee joint replacements to support identification [PDF]

, 2015
Hip and knee prostheses have occasionally been used to support identification of unknown persons along with other medical devices and implants. This paper looks at the specific issues around using hip and knee implants, suggesting a working methodology ...
Bryson, David
core   +1 more source

Responding to the call: Population affinity estimation in a South African forensic context of identification - are we helping or harming?

Forensic Science International: Synergy
There is growing momentum in forensic anthropology to move away from using socially ascribed racial groups in analysis and reporting. This study evaluated whether and how anthropological estimation of population-affinity influences identification ...
Victoria E. Gibbon, Athi Baliso, Laura J. Heathfield   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Current Status of Forensic Anthropology in Poland-Assessment of the Discipline [PDF]

, 2021
Katarzyna Górka, Melania Mazur
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The Use of Paranasal Sinuses in Human Identification: Useful Concepts for Forensic Practitioners

Forensic Sciences
Background: Positive identification is at the forefront of tasks for forensic practitioners when a set of remains is discovered. Standard means of identification include fingerprints, dental, and DNA analyses; however, additional methods are utilized by ...
Joe Adserias-Garriga, Hannah Skropits, Brailey Moeder   +2 more
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Wet Bone Characteristics Persist in Buried Bone after 10 Weeks: Implications for Forensic Anthropology [PDF]

, 2023
Anna Katharina Maier, Alessia Manzella, Andrea Bonicelli, Emily L. Arnold, Nicholas Márquez‐Grant, Peter Zioupos   +5 more
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Compelling Intimacies: Domesticity, Sexuality, and Agency [PDF]

, 2008
This introduction highlights what we call Compelling Intimacies —the multiple desires, affects, and affinities that arise at the intersection of institutions, actors, technologies, and ethical discourses to exert persuasive pressures on subjects.
Goodfellow, Aaron, Mulla, Sameena A.
core   +1 more source