Which skeletal features can be used to determine the identity of an individual?

What will be an ideal response?


Medical records are a good source of information about the unique features of an individual skeleton. These include dental records, X-rays of skeletal elements, matching of scars from healed bone fractures, and the degree of development of muscle scars and bone prominences and other markings, which differ from one individual to another.

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Using the figure below, identify the labeled part.


1) Label A: ______________________________
2) Label B: ______________________________
3) Label C: ______________________________
4) Label D: ______________________________
5) Label E: ______________________________
6) Label F: ______________________________
7) Label G: ______________________________
8) Label H: ______________________________
9) Label I: ______________________________
10) Label J: ______________________________
11) Label K: ______________________________
12) Label L: ______________________________
13) Label M: ______________________________
14) Label N: ______________________________
15) Label O: ______________________________

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Which lymphatic vessels drain into the venous system?

A) lymphatic ducts B) lymphatic trunks C) lymphoid sacs D) lymphatic capillaries E) large lymphatic vessels

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The enlarged region at the distal end of the penis is called the ____

a. prepuce b. shaft c. glans penis d. vulva

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Name the most complex type of joint category.

a. Fibrous b. Cartilaginous c. Synovial

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