This event will measure the competitor's knowledge, skill, and ability to analyze bones and report their findings.
Anthropology SSAN
The Anthropology event challenges competitors to identify bones and estimate the victim's height. Participants will then match their findings to a list of missing persons, aiming to solve a simulated forensic puzzle.
Objectives
identify bones by name. determine if bones are from the right or left side. use pelvis to determine sex. use a long bone to determine approximate height. using sex and height, determine the victim's identity
Recommended Courses
Forensic Science
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