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. 3 (2023)
Published: 2023-09-07
Research Articles
Documenting Outdoor Simulated Scenes with Photogrammetry
Methods for Improving Harsh Natural Lighting Conditions
123–137
AbstractIn both traditional and forensic archaeology, the thorough documentation of context is essential to a proper excavation or recovery, as the...
Analyzing Cut Mark Characteristics on Bone from Chopping/Hacking Tools
138–156
AbstractSharp force trauma (SFT) is a mechanism of traumatic injury in which a tool with a slanted edge impacts the skin and/or
bone, producing a cut...
Technical Notes
Reliability of Post-Mortem Computed Tomography in Measuring Foramen Magnum Dimensions
A Pilot Study
157–165
AbstractIntroduction: Reliability of foramen magnum dimensions using post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) to obtain standardized measurements...
Maceration Techniques for Human Fetal and Perinatal Bone
166–172
AbstractForensic anthropologists working with cases that vary in stages of decomposition are often required to process and macerate remains to complete...