Abstract
This chapter presents methods for age estimation from skeletal remains. The methods described are based on various skeletal elements and cover both juvenile and adult material. In addition to traditionally adopted approaches that focus on single age markers, transition analysis is briefly described along with its implementation in the free software ADBOU. A case study is given to demonstrate in-practice age estimation in an adult skeleton using cranial and pelvic markers. Suggested recording protocols of age markers in juvenile and adult skeletons are provided as appendices, and a macro that facilitates age estimation based on dental development and long-bone lengths is given in the companion website.
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