Unidentified human remains
Physical and Biochemical Factors Affecting the Recovery and Analysis of DNA from Human Skeletal Remains
Overview of Forensic Anthropology
Forensic anthropologists examine skeletal human remains to assess age at death, sex, stature, and ancestry; identify injuries; and estimate the time since death to provide investigators with information that can assist in identifying a decedent.
Forensic odontologists examine the development, anatomy, and any restorative dental corrections of the teeth, such as fillings or extractions, to make a comparative identification of a person.
Bones and teeth are...