How can you determine the Race of an individual by studying a skeleton
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- Look for characteristics such as the shape of the nasal opening, the breadth of the nasal aperture, the shape of the supraorbital torus, and the structure of the mandible. These features can provide clues about the individual's ancestry. Show more…
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