Forensic anthropology is the application of anthropological knowledge and techniques in a legal context. It involves using detailed knowledge of osteology to aid in identifying skeletal remains and determining the cause of death. Most forensic anthropologists are university professors who assist with casework and consult for government agencies like medical examiner offices and labs.

1. Forensic
Anthropology
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2. What is Forensic
Anthropology?
 Anthropology is the study of humankind,
culturally and physically.
 Forensic Anthropology is the application
of anthropological knowledge and
techniques in a legal context.

3. What is Forensic
Anthropology?
 It
involves detailed knowledge of
osteology to aid in the identification and
cause of death of skeletal remains.

4. Where do Forensic
Anthropologists work?
 Most forensic anthropologists are
university professors who work on
casework as it comes to their university.
Some work for, or as consultants to,
city/state/federal government - for
example, in a medical examiner's office,
or in a governmental lab.