The identification of perimortem injuries from human remains is crucial in the forensic
evaluation of skeletal trauma. The purpose of this article is to review the criteria currently …

An introduction to the range of factors that affect the composition and condition of human
bone assemblages recovered from archaeological contexts, with discussion of the …

The determination of perimortem trauma is important for forensic anthropologists.
Characteristics of bone fractures such as sharp edges, presence of fracture lines, the shape …

Apresentamos uma história do desenvolvimento da Entomologia Forense no Brasil e uma
avaliação do estado da arte e perspectivas. Esses estudos no Brasil iniciaram-se em 1908 …

The distinction between perimortem and postmortem fractures is an important challenge for
forensic anthropology. Such a crucial task is presently based on macro‐morphological …

In recent years histological analysis has become widely used for reconstructing mortuary
treatment in archaeological contexts. Interpretations rely on the degree and nature of …

This paper presents a quantitative retrospective study of gross human decomposition in
central and southeastern Sweden. The applicability of methods developed abroad for …

Four decades ago, Alberto Ruz's comprehensive compendium on pan-Maya burial traditions
Costumbres funerarias de los antiguos mayas (“Ancient Maya burial customs”) drew …

Taphonomy is the science of postmortem processes, and forensic taphonomy brings that
science to bear on solving forensic problems. In fact, taphonomy science potentially …

Past and present institutions (eg, state and public hospitals, assisted living facilities, public
nursing homes) have struggled with structural issues tied to patient care and neglect, which …