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postmortem radiograph, which is orientated in a position comparable to the

antemortem image using progressive approximations. The goal is to obtain
equivalent ratios between lines drawn between various places on a transverse

and coronal plane. Next, the ratios are computed. Until a placement is

determined that yields ratios that can be superimposed to those of the
antemortem radiological picture, the skeletal remains are radiographed in

various postures, similar to those of the antemortem plate.

CONCLUSION

The multidisciplinary nature of forensic anthropology involves collaboration
with forensic pathologists, odontologists, geneticists, and law enforcement

agencies to ensure comprehensive analysis and interpretation of evidence. There
have been numerous instances where Forensic Anthropology was used as a tool

for investigation and victim identification, for eg., the 9/11 World Trade Centre
Attack, 2002 Bali bombing, 2004 Tsunami and so on. The knowledge of

forensic anthropologists is essential for conducting accurate and timely victim
identification during large-scale disasters, which frequently results in the closure

to the victims families.

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