Age Estimation Methods in Forensic Anthropology

Forensic anthropology is a branch of science that biological profiles can be established from human bones. One of the most important phases in establishing biological profile from human bones is to determine the age of the individuals at the time of death. Anthropologists use various methods to determine age in sub-adult and adult individuals, and apply various techniques according to the sex of adult individuals. The age estimation methods generally include dental, osteological, histological and composite methods. This article will discuss the utility and the challenges of traditional and popular methods and techniques used to estimate the age at death where human skeletons are examine