Theses and Dissertations
Issuing Body
Mississippi State University
Advisor
Anna Osterholtz
Committee Member
Molly Zuckerman
Committee Member
Shawn Lambert
Date of Degree
8-6-2021
Original embargo terms
Visible to MSU only for 1 year
Document Type
Graduate Thesis - Open Access
Major
Applied Anthropology
Degree Name
Master of Arts
Degree Name
Master of Arts (M.A.)
College
College of Arts and Sciences
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures
Department
Department of Anthropology and Middle Eastern Cultures
Abstract
Compared to other methods for digital modeling, photogrammetry is portable, user-friendly, and cost-effective. Despite the potential benefits to the subfield of bioarchaeology, few investigations into this technology have occurred. This research attempts to fill the gap by investigating the accuracy of photogrammetry for recording antemortem cranial depression fractures (CDFs). Using the Mississippi State Asylum skeletal collection, dry bone measurements of CDFs were compared to those on photogrammetric models. Additionally, three volunteers of various skill levels attempted to identify these fractures using the digital models. Results showed that despite accuracy in recording maximum length and width measurements, maximum depth could be accurately and efficiently recorded. Volunteers were also incapable of accurately identifying the fractures. Therefore, photogrammetry should not be used for the initial recording of CDFs when dry bone recording is possible. However, photogrammetric modeling should still be used to assist in research when dry bone remains are not available.
Sponsorship
Mississippi State College of Arts & Sciences
Recommended Citation
Porter, Keri, "The application of photogrammetry for the recording and analysis of antemortem cranial depression fractures" (2021). Theses and Dissertations. 5232.
https://scholarsjunction.msstate.edu/td/5232