Personal Identification of the Human Skull: Superimposition and Radiographic Techniques

• NCJ Number: 120414
• Journal: Forensic Science Review Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Dated: (June 1989) Pages: 23-42
• Author(s): M Seta Yoshino S
• Date Published: 1989
• Length: 20 pages
• Publication Format: Article
• Publication Type: Report (Technical)
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

The methodology involved in the various superimposition techniques used in forensic science for human skull identification is discussed.

Abstract

The authors evaluate the anatomical relationships between skull and face in detail, and review unique anatomical traits and pathological findings for the practitioner. They discuss photographic, video, and radiographic methods of superimposition. 6 tables, 23 figures, 134 references. (Author abstract modified)