The Importance Of Forensic Anthropology

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Introduction
Forensic anthropology is the science of studying and analyzing human remains. In the layman’s language, a forensic anthropologist is one who considers bones. However, forensic anthropology goes beyond the mere study of bones and has found application in other fields such as medicine, criminal investigations, and even history. Forensic anthropology is not an entirely new branch altogether as it existed in thepast in traditional forms. Modern forensic anthropology has just advanced and comes up with new techniques to enhance the study. Forensic anthropologists have outdone themselves in ensuring the best experience in the field to come up with not only valid but also reliable findings. Forensic anthropologists have become imperative …show more content…

The first condition is having a clear mind and being level-headed. As much as Todd had helped fund Brennan’s research and she wanted to pay her respects, this act did not cloud Brennan’s judgment as a forensic anthropologist. On the appearance of Todd, the usual reaction from a lady such as Brennan whom Todd had helped a lot, would be jovial and celebratory. However, this was not the case with Brennan; she knew the importance of focusing her mind and not allowing feelings get in her line of work. A forensic anthropologist should only base her arguments on facts and not emotions. Brennan demonstrated this in the episode by keeping an open mind and processing the new information that they had …show more content…

In addition to that, Hodgins told the group that he had found a small piece of tusk and suggested that it could have been part of the murder weapon. The forensic anthropologists are also responsible for building a biological profile (Ousley, Jantz &Freid, 2009). Attributed to their varied coursework and years of experience, they can tell the race of a person by just looking at specific features of the skeleton. In the series, upon arriving at the trailer house where the team retrieved the burnt body, one of the forensic anthropologists was able to deduce that the charred body belonged to a Caucasian from the zygomatic process (Ousley, Jantz &Freid, 2009). Another member went on ahead and assumed that the deceased was into body art from a tattoo she observed from a burnt piece of her

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