Dr. Connor is a bioarchaeologist (archaeologist specializing…
Dr. Connor is a bioarchaeologist (archaeologist specializing in human skeletal remains) who was assisting an excavation of a burial site during her summer vacation. Dr. Connor’s job is to determine the biological profile (age, sex, stature, and ancestry) of those buried at the site, assessing the condition of the skeletal remains, and determining the minimum number of individuals (MNI). Help Dr. Connor with the following questions regarding the skeletal remains. Dr. Connor is assessing the age of one set of remains and notices that several of the epiphyses are not completely fused with the corresponding diaphysis. What does that indicate?