Tooth morphology and archaeology: a problem solving exercise.
A knowledge of tooth morphology is often a valuable aid in forensic science but another less well-known application is the analysis of skeletal remains from archaeological sites, particularly when these involve children. This article describes one such case.
Tasker
H N
HN
Anatomy unit, school of molecular and medical biosciences, University of Wales College of Cardiff.
Wilkinson
J L
JL
D000328:Adult; D001106:Archaeology; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010161:Paleodontology; D011340:Problem Solving; D014070:Tooth / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D014094:Tooth, Deciduous / Q000033:anatomy & histology; D014852:Wales