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Skeleton context sheet

Definition

A context sheet with additional fields specific to human remains: skeletal element list, body position, articulation status, orientation, and cross-references to associated biological samples.

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Context number
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Photographic log
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Relationship matrix
A section of the context sheet or a separate table that lists which contexts this context is directly above, directly below, and...
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  • Single-Context Recording SystemA context sheet with additional fields specific to human remains: skeletal element list, body position, articulation status, orientation, and cross-references...

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