Estimation of Biological Age by Epiphyseal Union
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Title
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Estimation of Biological Age by Epiphyseal Union
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Author
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Jonathon Lewis
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Date
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31 May 2012
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Type
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Text; Image; StillImage
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Identifier
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aes/8
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Language
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eng
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Abstract
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Epiphyseal union is the secondary ossification of bone in juveniles and primary means of estimating age of subadult post-cranial remains. First an inventory was conducted of skeletal remains from a single individual, accounting for the skeletal condition as well as the presence or absence of bones. Then, using previously developed standards, the estimation of age was assessed through a system of scoring epiphyseal closure. Results will narrow the age range of the individual, which will expand our knowledge of the skeletal collection. It is also important that we respect the decedent by taking the time to know more about them.
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Description
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This presentation was delivered on May 31, 2012 at Western Oregon University Academic Excellence Showcase (Monmouth).
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Rights
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Western Oregon University Library has determined, as of 06/20/2018, this item is in copyright, which is held by the author(s). Users may use the item in accordance with copyright limitations and exceptions, including fair use. For other uses, please ask permission from the author(s).
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http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/
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Department
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Anthropology
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Bibliographic Citation
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Lewis, Jonathon. "Estimation of Biological Age by Epiphyseal Union." Poster presented at the Academic Excellence Showcase, Western Oregon University, May 31, 2012.
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Faculty Sponsor
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Misty Weitzel
