A Simple Method for Preparing Human Skeletal Material for Forensic Examination
- 1 July 1979
- journal article
- Published by ASTM International in Journal of Forensic Sciences
- Vol. 24 (3) , 660-662
- https://doi.org/10.1520/jfs10885j
Abstract
The examination of partially or totally decomposed bodies that may have skeletal changes or injuries of potential evidentiary value is a common problem faced by forensic scientists. In many such cases, thorough cleaning of the bone may be required for the examination, understanding, interpretation, and documentation of the injuries as well as for obtaining quality photographic evidence for presentation to a jury. Unfortunately, thorough cleaning of the bone is often not performed because of the time-consuming nature of the preparatory work, the cost, and the necessity of maintaining insect colonies.This publication has 2 references indexed in Scilit:
- A Rapid Technique for Preparation of Human Fetal and Adult Skeletal MaterialJournal of Forensic Sciences, 1975