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. 9 No. 3 (2026)
Published: 2026-10-27
Research Articles
Diagnostic Value of Preauricular Sulcus Morphology for Biological Sex Estimation and Obstetric History Reconstruction in a Documented Skeletal Collection from Cyprus
109–118
AbstractThe diagnostic value of the preauricular sulcus (PS) for biological sex estimation and obstetric history inference remains contested, partly...
Using Forensic Anthropology Casework to Teach Critical Thinking in Medical Education
A Conceptual and Practical Framework
119–135
AbstractCritical thinking is a core competency in medical education, yet it remains difficult to teach through traditional lecture-based approaches....
Case Reports
Recognizing Iatrogenic Rib Trauma
A Forensic Anthropological Case Study
136–148
AbstractRib fractures are frequently encountered in forensic casework and may result from a range of mechanisms. Distinguishing among these causes can...
Biography
Focus on the Small Things
The Scientific Legacy of Dr. Sam D. Stout
149–153
AbstractDr. Sam D. Stout is a pioneering figure in forensic anthropology whose research expanded the use of bone histology into medicolegal contexts....