Anatomical reconstruction of fragments of burned human bones: a necessary means for forensic identification

The aim of any forensic inquiry concerning accidental or criminal cremations is to identify the victims. This identification depends on an essential approach: a careful collection and ultrasonic cleaning of the fragments and splinters of burned bones, and reconstruction — as far as possible — of bon...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international 1998-09, Vol.96 (2), p.129-134
Hauptverfasser:	Grévin, G, Bailet, P, Quatrehomme, G, Ollier, A
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Anthropology Biological and medical sciences Bone and Bones - pathology Bones Burned bones and teeth Burns - pathology Cremation Female Forensic anthropology Forensic Anthropology - methods Forensic Dentistry - methods Forensic science Fragments Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Human identification Humans Identification Male Reconstruction Skeleton and joints Teeth Ultrasonic cleaning Ultrasound Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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Zusammenfassung:	The aim of any forensic inquiry concerning accidental or criminal cremations is to identify the victims. This identification depends on an essential approach: a careful collection and ultrasonic cleaning of the fragments and splinters of burned bones, and reconstruction — as far as possible — of bone specimens, which implies that forensic anthropologists are well experienced in the field of burned bones.
ISSN:	0379-0738 1872-6283
DOI:	10.1016/S0379-0738(98)00115-7