Forensic anthropology

Apollonia – Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society 2026 Open access

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Authors: Niels Lynnerup, Pascal Adalian, Dorthe Dangvard Pedersen, Marie Louise Jørkov, Heli Maijanen, Nicholas Marquez-Grant, Anja Petaros, Chiara Villa
DOI: 10.71388/apollonia.180692
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Abstract

Forensic anthropology is a specialised field of biological anthropology that applies skeletal analysis and archaeological techniques within a legal and humanitarian context, mainly to contribute to identification of the deceased. In this paper we provide a brief overview of how forensic anthropology is organised in the Nordic countries, and the main tasks performed by forensic anthropologists. These include the analysis of human skeletal remains, particularly aiming at constructing a biological profile of the deceased. We touch upon recent developments in the field regarding the interpretation and understanding of bone trauma and the use of modern medical imaging technologies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Apollonia – Proceedings of the Finnish Dental Society
Publisher
Suomen Hammaslääkäriseura Apollonia
Volume
2
Issue
1
Pages
2643–5
Publication date
10 March 2026
Language
EN