Presentation Year

2019

Depreciated Participant

Ryan MartisAnthropologyUndergraduate Student,Robert LovatoAnthropologyUndergraduate Student,Nelsie RamirezAnthropologyUndergraduate Student,Thomas MathewsAnthropologyUndergraduate Student

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Short Description of your Research or Creative Project (700 characters or less)

In forensics, stature estimation is a key component of the assessment of skeletal remains. Estimating stature involves extrapolation from the length of long bones. Previous research has indicated environment can result in postmortem shrinkage of bone, and therefore affect stature estimates. This research project examines the extent of bone shrinkage that occurs when bones are exposed to the elements, dried out in a fume hood and submerged underwater. Measurements of bone length were taken at regular intervals. Preliminary analysis indicates a relationship between precipitation and postmortem shrinkage. This study has the potential to aid in assessing the accuracy of stature calculations.

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Yes

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608

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