《英文msh詞典》Identification,Human
[入口詞] Identification,Human
[主題詞] Forensic Anthropology
[英文釋義] Scientific study of human skeletal remains with the express purpose of identification. This includes establishing individual identity,trauma analysis,facial reconstruction,photographic superimposition,determination of time interval since death,and crime-scene recovery. Forensic anthropologists do not certify cause of death but provide data to assist in determination of probable cause. This is a branch of the field of physical anthropology and qualified individuals are certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology. (From Am J Forensic Med Pathol 1992 Jun;13(2):146)