Time-since-death and bone weathering in a tropical environment

Abstract The structural breakdown of skeletal remains follows a lengthy decomposition process, progressing from the appearance of cracking along the bone to complete loss of shape and skeletal integrity, that can occur in as early as 6 years or as long as 30. The length of time a set of skeletal rem...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Forensic science international 2011-01, Vol.204 (1), p.126-133
Hauptverfasser:	Ross, Ann H, Cunningham, Sarah L
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Age Determination by Skeleton Age Determination by Teeth Biological and medical sciences Bone and Bones - pathology Bone weathering Bones Breakdown Burial Buried remains Coiba Island Decay Decomposition Estimates Estimating techniques Excavation Forensic anthropology Forensic Anthropology - methods Forensic engineering Forensic medicine Forensic osteology Forensic science Forensic sciences Funerals General aspects Human remains Humans Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects) Male Medical sciences Military Murders & murder attempts Panama Pathology Postmortem Changes Public health. Hygiene Public health. Hygiene-occupational medicine Skeletal preservation Studies Time Tropical Climate
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