Forensic Anthropology is a journal devoted to the advancement of the science and professional development of the fields of forensic anthropology and forensic archaeology.
The journal primarily focuses on research, technical advancements, population data, and case studies related to the recovery and analysis of human remains in a forensic context. Topics such as forensic osteology, skeletal biology, and modern human skeletal variation are within the scope of Forensic Anthropology.
Current Issue
Vol. 6 No. 4 (2023)
Published: 2024-01-30
Research Articles
A Comparison of Scales for Recording and Evaluating Dental Arcade Shape
173–191
AbstractRecording scales to evaluate the shape of the dental arcade have been proposed; however, no comparison has been made among different scales to...
Age-Related Changes to Frontal Sinus Traits and Implications for Forensic Identification
AbstractForensic studies on frontal sinus identification are often limited to adult samples or utilize static, simulated antemortem images, which...
Case Reports
A Case of Complete Hyoid Body Agenesis and the Benefits of Anthropology Consultation When Assessing Structures of the Neck
230–232
AbstractThis case study details a rare finding of hyoid body agenesis. Anthropological consultation on structures of the neck is
frequently...
Precocious Natural Mummification in Hanging
An Exceptional Case from Northern Cyprus
233–236
AbstractMummification is regarded as a particular form of decomposition. External factors such as sun, wind, humidity, and temperature are known to...
Book Review
Review of: Mildred Trotter and the Invisible Histories of Physical and Forensic Anthropology
237–238
AbstractA Review of Mildred Trotter and the Invisible Histories of Physical and Forensic Anthropology, Emily K. Wilson, ISBN 9781032180892, CRC...
Review of: Mineralogical Analysis Applied to Forensics
AbstractReview of: Mineralogical Analysis Applied to Forensics: A Guidance on Mineralogical Techniques and Their Application to the Forensic...
Technical Notes
Morphological Observation of the Alar Region between the Piriform Aperture and the Alar Soft Tissue for Facial Approximation (Reconstruction)
AbstractPrediction methods for regions not lined by facial bones are important elements of forensic anthropology, including forensic facial...
Photogrammetric Point-Cloud Replicability When Documenting Forensic Archaeological Scenes under Variable Lighting Conditions
AbstractForensic archaeological scenes involving human skeletal remains in wooded environments can be challenging to documentutilizing close-range...
Review Articles
Dental Anthropology and Its Role in Forensic Anthropology
AbstractDental anthropology is a subdiscipline of biological anthropology that is concerned with the nonclinical study of teeth. As such, the discipline...