Panel Name
Forensic Science and Experimental Forensic Anthropology
Location
Lecture Center Concourse
Start Date
3-5-2019 3:00 PM
End Date
3-5-2019 5:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Academic Major
Biological Science
Abstract
The development of bone, nonetheless the skull, may be a major line of defense in relation to traumas they may face. As individuals get older, their bone density decreases for a number of mechanical and hormonal reasons, weakening the bone and increasing fragility. This decreased bone mass density, along with its increased risk of fragility, often lead to a higher likelihood of fractures and severe traumatic injuries; this combination of factors is a lot greater than in younger individuals. This study will evaluate skulls thickness, cross referenced by age and sex, will determine resiliency in terms of the biological structure itself.The key findings from this research was that the thickest skull in the study was not the youngest skull. However, the oldest skull was the thinnest, therefore, the least resilient to sustain trauma. According to the findings of this research the anterior portion of the skull showed the most weakness. Surprisingly, there were no significant sites on the skull that demonstrated overall thickness based on age alone. Based on the findings within this research, an efficient way to measure cranial thickness based on age and biological structure can be concluded.
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First Faculty Advisor
Jessica Campbell
First Advisor Email
Jcampbell4@albany.edu
First Advisor Department
Anthropology
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Resiliency in Cranial Bones in Relation to Age and Trauma
Lecture Center Concourse
The development of bone, nonetheless the skull, may be a major line of defense in relation to traumas they may face. As individuals get older, their bone density decreases for a number of mechanical and hormonal reasons, weakening the bone and increasing fragility. This decreased bone mass density, along with its increased risk of fragility, often lead to a higher likelihood of fractures and severe traumatic injuries; this combination of factors is a lot greater than in younger individuals. This study will evaluate skulls thickness, cross referenced by age and sex, will determine resiliency in terms of the biological structure itself.The key findings from this research was that the thickest skull in the study was not the youngest skull. However, the oldest skull was the thinnest, therefore, the least resilient to sustain trauma. According to the findings of this research the anterior portion of the skull showed the most weakness. Surprisingly, there were no significant sites on the skull that demonstrated overall thickness based on age alone. Based on the findings within this research, an efficient way to measure cranial thickness based on age and biological structure can be concluded.