Compare and evaluate the age estimation methods described by i) Mann, Symes and Bass (1987) in ‘Maxillary suture obliteration: aging the human skeleton based on intact or fragmentary maxilla’, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 32(1):148-157 and ii) Meindl and Lovejoy (1985) in ‘Ectocranial suture closure: a Revised Method for the Determination of Skeletal Age at Death Based on the Lateral-Anterior sutures’ American Journal of Physical Anthropology (68):57-66
In this essay I am going to compare and evaluate the age estimation methods, which have been described, by Mann, Symes and Bass (1987) in the maxillary suture obliteration from aging the human skeleton which is based on intact or incomplete maxilla, also I am going to compare and evaluate
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The skeletons that had been donated were also studied at the ages from 13 to 79 years. However only the individuals that had complete maxillae were contained. (Mann, Symes and Bass, …show more content…
The new method for estimation of age at death that is based on the degree of suture closure. The method uses a simple ectocranial scoring of specific sites on the external table. Multiple scores for two groups of sutures, lateral-anterior and vault systems, which are used to provide estimates of age at death. These have been established from a sample of 236 crania. (Meindl and Lovejoy, 1985). The cranial suture has been used since the 16th century for the estimation of age. It is thought by many as last resort. However in the first half of the century it liked its considerable attention. Therefore as it enjoyed it in the first half of the century, in the 1950s it fell under some serious attack. Suture closure was rejected by Singer (1953) as aging method and also Brooks (1955:583), not with standing finding linear connections with the age as high as 74, agreed that concluding it to be unreliable, regardless of the race or sex. (Meindl and Lovejoy, 1985). On the other hand there are some authors that mention sex would not maker any difference to the suture closure. However there is Brooks who concluded that the female cranial suture closure usually lags from the age of 5 to 25 years. Tod and Lyon conflicted this by saying there is an arranged age order in the progress of suture closure and that also sex and race have
The skeleton had a hideous impact to the community and was predicted by local investigators to be reasonably modern. To get better understanding and avoid confusion, a bone sample was sent to a laboratory in the USA for investigation and analysation using series of scientific
Chinese and Malaysian Homo Sapiens have very close features to the Neanderthal. The skull analysis of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens are usually considered more accurate if the entire skull is examined, rather than certain ...
The research papers aims to describe a transitory overview of successful aging elderly research, illustrated in there chief sections: cognitive aspects, psychological and social aspects. It is proposed that future studies will unemployment an extensive demonstration of SAE, where the emphases will be more on biological, health and cognitive perspective.
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The older person that I interviewed was my great-grandfather, Kay Wilson. He is eighty-three years old and is currently retired, living at home. Wilson was born on February 27, 1934 and raised in Sylacauga, AL by his mother. His father was not active in his life, but his grandparents were his main caretakers growing up.
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Aging is an inevitable process where we as living beings grow old. Aging has some benefits and may bring some problems too. There is a great variety of researches done with different purposes which provide us with some information and statistics.
To do so, the anthropologist examines the overall sturdiness of the bones, as males tend to have larger bones and joint surface...
Older adults are a very knowledgeable population and have had a lot of life experiences. As people age, things start to change physically, mentally, and socially. It’s important to understand the process of aging, so that older adults can be taken care of properly. I interviewed P.R. who is a 71-year-old male that lives alone in his home. P.R. is a retired coal miner, and is currently living off his social security and savings. He lives close to both his daughter and son, who frequently help him out with things that are needed. P.R. was able to give me a lot of insight about specific challenges that he has experienced in his life that is associated with aging. I will be discussing challenges that P.R experienced physically, mentally,
SÍTAR, M.E., YANAR, K., AYDIN, S. and ÇAKATAY, U., CURRENT ASPECTS OF AGEING THEORIES AND CLASSIFICATION ACCORDING TO MECHANISMS. .
When elderly people move into the last of life’s eight stages of psychosocial development, they enter the ego-integrity-versus-despair stage. This process is defined by looking back over someone’s life, evaluating it, then accepting it. People who become successful in this stage feel a sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Erikson refers to this acceptance as integrity. This differs from generativity because one is accepting the end of their life, instead of accepting where their life will start in a sense of career and self. However, if one is to look back on their life with dissatisfaction, they may feel they have been cheated or missed opportunities. Such individuals will mostly be depressed or angry about the way life turned out and
The skull is made of many bones that enclose the brain. These grow together during childhood along lines called cranial sutures. As a body ages, bone morphing and smoothing of these lines may cause them to fade at a slow rate that varies amongst the person. Catherine A Key discusses that, “ For a truly accurate age estimation technique based on cranial suture we would need to know more about the causes and functions of suture closure..” (Key, Cathrine A. "Cranial Suture Closure and Its Implications For Age Estimation.) This is why there is a rough estimate in each method, though your skeleton looks like the next one it won’t necessarily be the same age as the remains you’re identifying. The lack of appearance of cranial sutures gives a general indicator of the age of a person. of cranial sutures gives general information about a person's age. It is best used with additional indicators to estimate age, or when other age indicators are
Very Late Adulthood: Ageism. America's older population is growing at an alarming rate. Statistical evidence indicates growth amongst the very late adult age group. For instance, the CB (2011) found that, between 1960 and 1994, the population group 85 and older had risen by 274 percent in contrast to the general elderly population that rose to 100 percent. The upsurge of the elderly population could potentially escalate occurrences of ageism and abuse within the cohort.
Children undergo these procedures to correct the abnormalities and defects from birth or genetic disorders. A delicate procedure in children requires special training, techniques, and planning. It is important that the surgeon allows the child’s facial bones and skull to develop.
With the elderly population increasing, it is important to understand their relationship with society. This particular population is assigned different roles throughout many cultures; some see them as a source of wisdom and leadership and others might see them as serving a less important role in society. Nevertheless, the elderly population has much to offer and have every single right to participate in society, and be treated with dignity and respect. For this paper, I observed this particular population in two different settings—a school pantry and a super market. My findings were interesting but mostly expected. I will discuss my observations about older adults and their interactions with their environments, and whether any policies should