Compare and evaluate the age estimation methods described by i) Mann, Symes and Bass (1987) in ‘Maxillary suture obliteration: aging the human skeleton based on intact or fragmentary maxilla’, Journal of Forensic Sciences, 32(1):148-157 and ii) Meindl and Lovejoy (1985) in ‘Ectocranial suture closure: a Revised Method for the Determination of Skeletal Age at Death Based on the Lateral-Anterior sutures’ American Journal of Physical Anthropology (68):57-66
In this essay I am going to compare and evaluate the age estimation methods, which have been described, by Mann, Symes and Bass (1987) in the maxillary suture obliteration from aging the human skeleton which is based on intact or incomplete maxilla, also I am going to compare and evaluate
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The skeletons that had been donated were also studied at the ages from 13 to 79 years. However only the individuals that had complete maxillae were contained. (Mann, Symes and Bass, …show more content…
The new method for estimation of age at death that is based on the degree of suture closure. The method uses a simple ectocranial scoring of specific sites on the external table. Multiple scores for two groups of sutures, lateral-anterior and vault systems, which are used to provide estimates of age at death. These have been established from a sample of 236 crania. (Meindl and Lovejoy, 1985). The cranial suture has been used since the 16th century for the estimation of age. It is thought by many as last resort. However in the first half of the century it liked its considerable attention. Therefore as it enjoyed it in the first half of the century, in the 1950s it fell under some serious attack. Suture closure was rejected by Singer (1953) as aging method and also Brooks (1955:583), not with standing finding linear connections with the age as high as 74, agreed that concluding it to be unreliable, regardless of the race or sex. (Meindl and Lovejoy, 1985). On the other hand there are some authors that mention sex would not maker any difference to the suture closure. However there is Brooks who concluded that the female cranial suture closure usually lags from the age of 5 to 25 years. Tod and Lyon conflicted this by saying there is an arranged age order in the progress of suture closure and that also sex and race have
The skeleton had a hideous impact to the community and was predicted by local investigators to be reasonably modern. To get better understanding and avoid confusion, a bone sample was sent to a laboratory in the USA for investigation and analysation using series of scientific
Chinese and Malaysian Homo Sapiens have very close features to the Neanderthal. The skull analysis of Neanderthals and Homo sapiens are usually considered more accurate if the entire skull is examined, rather than certain ...
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Aging is an inevitable process where we as living beings grow old. Aging has some benefits and may bring some problems too. There is a great variety of researches done with different purposes which provide us with some information and statistics.
The Encyclopedia of Cultural Anthropology (1996) was a helpful source to gain a definition on aging which includes the concepts of life course, seniority, and treatment of the aged. Aging can be measured by common biological content: proportion of the maximum fife span one has lived, performance on a series of physiological tests which index biological age, and patterns of the age­specific risk of mortality. Despite this universal biological content, it is notable that aging takes on a variety of forms, many which show regular associations with aspects of culture. Rather than focusing on age, it may be more appropriate to review the life cy...
The research papers aims to describe a transitory overview of successful aging elderly research, illustrated in there chief sections: cognitive aspects, psychological and social aspects. It is proposed that future studies will unemployment an extensive demonstration of SAE, where the emphases will be more on biological, health and cognitive perspective.
The skull is made of many bones that enclose the brain. These grow together during childhood along lines called cranial sutures. As a body ages, bone morphing and smoothing of these lines may cause them to fade at a slow rate that varies amongst the person. Catherine A Key discusses that, “ For a truly accurate age estimation technique based on cranial suture we would need to know more about the causes and functions of suture closure..” (Key, Cathrine A. "Cranial Suture Closure and Its Implications For Age Estimation.) This is why there is a rough estimate in each method, though your skeleton looks like the next one it won’t necessarily be the same age as the remains you’re identifying. The lack of appearance of cranial sutures gives a general indicator of the age of a person. of cranial sutures gives general information about a person's age. It is best used with additional indicators to estimate age, or when other age indicators are
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Older adults are a very knowledgeable population and have had a lot of life experiences. As people age, things start to change physically, mentally, and socially. It’s important to understand the process of aging, so that older adults can be taken care of properly. I interviewed P.R. who is a 71-year-old male that lives alone in his home. P.R. is a retired coal miner, and is currently living off his social security and savings. He lives close to both his daughter and son, who frequently help him out with things that are needed. P.R. was able to give me a lot of insight about specific challenges that he has experienced in his life that is associated with aging. I will be discussing challenges that P.R experienced physically, mentally,
Children undergo these procedures to correct the abnormalities and defects from birth or genetic disorders. A delicate procedure in children requires special training, techniques, and planning. It is important that the surgeon allows the child’s facial bones and skull to develop.
Very Late Adulthood: Ageism. America's older population is growing at an alarming rate. Statistical evidence indicates growth amongst the very late adult age group. For instance, the CB (2011) found that, between 1960 and 1994, the population group 85 and older had risen by 274 percent in contrast to the general elderly population that rose to 100 percent. The upsurge of the elderly population could potentially escalate occurrences of ageism and abuse within the cohort.
Applying the sports analysis on relative age to academics is quickly revealed to be a flawed approach. In athletics, it’s simple; if you’re older, bigger, and stronger, you can probably hit a baseball a longer way than your smaller competitors. However, the academic playing field has a tendency to even the odds.
Forensic dentists have played a major role in the identification of remains in mass disasters, in crime investigations, in ethnic studies, and in the identification of decomposed and disfigured bodies in situations such as fire and car accidents (1). Teeth are considered to be a great form for identification as teeth are mostly composed of enamel. Enamel is the hardest tissue in the body and can withstand extremely harsh conditions (1). Two forms of dental identification of humans exist. These two forms are comparative and when no ante-mortem (before death) dental records are available. The comparative form of identification compares the ante-mortem and post-mortem (after death) dental records (1). Dental records con...
With the elderly population increasing, it is important to understand their relationship with society. This particular population is assigned different roles throughout many cultures; some see them as a source of wisdom and leadership and others might see them as serving a less important role in society. Nevertheless, the elderly population has much to offer and have every single right to participate in society, and be treated with dignity and respect. For this paper, I observed this particular population in two different settings—a school pantry and a super market. My findings were interesting but mostly expected. I will discuss my observations about older adults and their interactions with their environments, and whether any policies should