Forensic anthropologists who were called in to help with the 9/11 tragedy had to have a very good understanding of:
A) primate dentition.
B) human hair identification.
C) CSI training.
D) human osteology.

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Forensic anthropologists are experts in human osteology, the study of the human skeleton. In the case of the 9/11 tragedy, they were responsible for identifying human remains through the examination of bones. They had to have a deep understanding of human anatomy, bone pathology, and the identification of age, sex, and ancestry from fragmented skeletal remains.

Forensic Anthropologists Who Were Called in to Help with the 9/11