1.    According to Byers, the first section of a detailed forensic case report should include

a.    a description of the general condition of the remains.
b.    background on the case.
c.    a skeletal inventory.
d.    the biological profile.
e.    recommendations for further testing.

2.    A set of skeletal remains shows eburnation and osteophytic growth in the shoulder, elbow and wrist joints of the right side of the body.  Which form of arthritis did the individual likely have?

a.    traumatic osteoarthritis
b.    wear-and-tear osteoarthritis
c.    osteophytosis
d.    rheumatoid arthritis
e.    osteomyletis

3.    What type of arthritis is represented by the following skeletal traits:  osteophytes in the joints of both hands and both feet and osteophytic lipping at the all knee, elbow and hip joints.

a.    traumatic osteoarthritis
b.    wear-and-tear osteoarthritis
c.    osteophytosis
d.    rheumatoid arthritis
e.    osteomyletis

4.    True or False:  Forensic anthropologists are expected to testify for the prosecution when providing court testimony.   remain objective - not testify for either side
 

5.    True or False:  Forensic case reports should be in completed in writing, using clear and understandable language, should include graphical illustrations, and must include the case number.
 

6.    True or False:  Dry bone that is burned tends to develop transverse fractures and curvilinear fractures, whereas fresh bone that is burned tends to develop longitudinal fractures and checking.    switched
 

7.    True or False:  Gunshot entrance wounds are round, whereas exit wounds are more irregular in shape.  Gunshot entrance wounds are beveled on the interior bone surface, whereas exit wounds are beveled on the exterior bone surface.
 

8.    Skeletal traumas that occurred at the time of death are called  perimortem  .
 

9.    Periostitis  is an infection of the bone that causes the periosteum to separate and bone surfaces to bulge from the deposition of woven bone under the periosteum.
 

10.    Dental hypoplasias  are pits and transverse lines in tooth enamel that represent disruptions in the growth process due to nutritional stress or disease.