Anthropological Studies


Identification of Burnt Body through Different Techniques

Article Number: CHS003240 Volume 02 | Issue 01 | April- 2019 ISSN: 2581-4966
10th Dec, 2018
07th Feb, 2019
14th Mar, 2019
25th Apr, 2019

Authors

Kratika Mishra

Abstract

The burned bodies also plays a vital role in showing various significant changes in both the physical as well as chemical properties and that might be create the obstacles to the anthropological tests as well. The burnt remains resemble the heat increases the difficulties in the identification of bone which is completely dependent on the exposure temperature. The present study focus on the discussion of different techniques for the purpose of identify individuality of a person from the burned remains. Here covering the major aspect there involved different techniques named FTIR, X-Ray, PMCT (Post-mortem Computed Tomography) which plays a vital role in dealing with the burnt remains like bones teeth etc. The review basically summarize the different application of technique used which is ultimately helpful in anthropological research of the burnt remains and also enlisted to make aware with the advanced technologies for the anthropological analysis. The study forces on the challenges faces by the anthropologist while determining the identification in the manner of person’s identification as the burned buries remnants. Keywords: Burned Remnants, PMCT, X-Ray, FTIR

Introduction

For understanding the nature of heat with the bone, there is need to know about the basic structure and function of the bone. It is a living connective tissue that continually works in repairing and remodeling itself during lifetime against the damage or stressors. The bones’ composition maintain this function. Bone is mainly consist of organic and inorganic material. Actually the organic materials i.e., collagen and protein are inbuilt in an inorganic matrix. The combination of organic and inorganic material provides the strong support, and semi-flexible skeletal structure through which the person is capable to show tensile and compressive forces during locomotion. The function of bones as it provide the shape to the body, protect the organs, provide the attachment to the muscles and act as devices for movement. With these properties and function, the bones also work as a storage site for storing the minerals and contains marrow by which blood cells are developed and stored, and supply the body. The personal identification through the use of soft tissue become difficult because of the putrefaction, mummification and severe burn. In these cases, the hard tissue i.e., bones and teeth are only materials by which the forensic investigator or anthropologist can estimate the precise identification.   

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APA StyleMishra. K, (2019). Identification of Burnt Body through Different Techniques. Academic Journal of Anthropological Studies, 2(1), 21-25.
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