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If you're interested in crime investigation shows like CSI, NCIS, or Bones, you may have wondered how they can determine if the skeleton is male or female, or even the age and race of the remains. The way you tell is by looking closely at the bones and comparing them to other bones where you know by fact who the person was.


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  1. Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Bones Step 1
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    If there is any remaining flesh, remove it. There are numerous ways to remove the flesh, but the best ways are the ones that take time and patience.
  2. Tell the Difference Between Male and Female Bones Step 2
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    After you have removed the flesh, you look at the skull which can tell you many things including the race. There are many different characteristics for different races. For example, African descent will have more of an extension of the teeth like they have been pulled in a way and the nostril cavities will be wider.[citation needed] Native Americans will have high cheek bones. Europeans have a slight over bite.[citation needed]
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    To determine age the best way would be to look at the teeth and check if the bones fell weak and brittle as a result of any aging diseases.[citation needed]
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    To determine if the remains were those of a male or a female you have to look at the femur and the pelvic bone. The female would be smaller.[citation needed]

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