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This type of identification is usually for Forensic Anthropologists for medico-legal purposes. Meaning, that once this person is identified, they must also determine if someone is responsible for their death and needs to be brought to justice. The Forensic Anthropologist may see evidence of injury or trauma to the remains that may have a definite impact on the case. They can help determine if the injury was at or around the time of death, if the remains were moved and other factors involved in the individual's death.

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Forensic Anthropology is the identification of human remains for medico-legal purposes. Forensic odontology is the helping with an identification of human remains through the evaluation of dental evidence, also in a medico-legal context.

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