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Which of the following is a medical professional that uses bones to help supply physical information about the deceased?

a pathologist
an odontologist
an osteologist
an archeologist

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Answer:

Archaeologist.

Step-by-step explanation:

I believe this is the only on of the four that deals with post-mortem study of bones, other than a forensic odontologist, who studies teeth and bitemarks, but not bones in general.

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Answer:

an osteologist

Step-by-step explanation:

Osteology is the science that studies the bones and the skeletal system as a whole. The osteologist is the professional responsible for this science and is able to use bones to help provide physical information about the deceased.

This is because the number of bones in a body can provide information about an individual's age, health and physical condition, which can generate many important changes.

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