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Forensic Hair Analysis Techniques

Hair can provide forensic examiners with several key details. Through microscopic examination, examiners can first determine if a hair sample is from a human or animal. If human, an examiner may be able to determine the person's race and what part of the body the hair came from. An examiner can also tell how the hair was removed, whether naturally, forcibly, or cut with a dull or sharp instrument. Structurally, hair has an inner and outer aspect. The inner aspect contains a cuticle, cortex, and sometimes a medulla, while the outer aspect has a tip, shaft, and root.

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Forensic Hair Analysis Techniques

Hair can provide forensic examiners with several key details. Through microscopic examination, examiners can first determine if a hair sample is from a human or animal. If human, an examiner may be able to determine the person's race and what part of the body the hair came from. An examiner can also tell how the hair was removed, whether naturally, forcibly, or cut with a dull or sharp instrument. Structurally, hair has an inner and outer aspect. The inner aspect contains a cuticle, cortex, and sometimes a medulla, while the outer aspect has a tip, shaft, and root.

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CHAPTER XIV:

HAIR
HAIR
-Is the outermost covering of the
different parts of the body with the
exception of the palm of the hand and
the sole of the foot.
Through microscopic examination:
-forensic examiner will first determine
if the hair samples are of animal or
human origin.
-if the hair is of animal origin, a general
determination as to species may be
made.
In case of human hair, the following can be
determined:
[Link] race of the person the hair originated
from.
2. The area of the body surface that the hair
originated from:
[Link] hair was removed:
-naturally
-forcibly
[Link] the hair was cut with dull or sharp
instrument or was crushed or burned.
[Link] examination will not permit conclusive
determination of age and sex.
STRUCTURAL PART OF THE HAIR
[Link] ASPECT:
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-outermost part which is scale-like in
appearance.

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-the innermost portion that contains the
pigment

3. Medulla
-the central canal of the hair.
[Link] ASPECT:
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-the distal end portion of the hair.

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-portion of the hair above the surface of the
skull.

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-portion that is embedded in the skin.
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