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What is one indicator for the age at death of a skeleton?

While the human skeleton provides numerous clues about an individual, forensic anthropologists often focus on the pubic symphysis as a key metric for age determination. The systematic changes to this joint surface serve as a reliable marker for answering the question: what is one indicator for the age at death of a skeleton?

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How can the skull help determine age?

The human skull is a complex biological record, and forensic anthropology often uses it to estimate age after death. Starting with the predictable process of growth and development in youth, and shifting to degenerative changes in adulthood, the skull offers multiple clues that answer the question: **How can the skull help determine age?**

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