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Forensic Anthropologist

A forensic anthropologist is an individual with at least a masters degree in forensic anthropology,biological anthropology, or related field, and who also has forensic anthropology case experience ortraining involving fragmentary, burned, and otherwise taphonomically-altered human skeletalremains. They also must have training or experience in producing a biological profile (age, sex,stature, ancestry), and interpreting human skeletal trauma.NOTE Board-certified forensic anthropologists possess a Ph.D. in forensic anthropology/biologicalanthropology or related field and are certified by the American Board of Forensic Anthropology (ABFA).

Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ANSI/ASB Best Practice Recommendation 010 Forensic Anthropology in Disaster Victim Identification: Best Practice Recommendations for the Medicolegal Authority. AAFS Academy Standards Board (ASB), 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 2018. Source link