My Career
I study the human skeleton after decomposition. I assist in the identification of deceased individuals who remains are decomposed, burned, mutilated or otherwise unrecognizable.
Forensic Anthropologist
Work with Climatic conditions
What is Meteorologist
A long metal tube that extends from the frame and directs the bullet upon shooting the firearm
Barrel
The part moved by the finger that fires the cartridge
The trigger
Speed of the bullet’s flight
Velocity
I work with X-Rays
Radiologist
Use insects to determine time of death
Entomologist
A compartment that holds ammunition for the action to load into the chamber
Magazine
Bullets fired from a firearm
What is ammunition
A pre-assembled firearm ammunition packaging bullet
Cartridge
Analyzes blood and body tissues for evidence of drugs and poisons
Toxicologist
Analyzes dental records and dental work
Odontologist
Grip
Is a movable pin which strikes the bullet and causes it to fire
Firing Pin
Ridges or lines
Land
Analyzes paint, glass, and residues
What is Chemist
Analyzes botanical (plant) evidence
What is Botanist
A fixed or adjustable optical device used to help a person aim a firearm
Sight
Revolvers and pistols are called what
Handguns
Spaces between the lands
Groove
Analyzes blood evidence
What is Serologist
Provides personality profiles based on evidence
What is Psychiatrist
The front end of the barrel where fired projectiles exit
The Muzzle
This is a handheld firearm which holds bullets in a circular turning cylinder
Revolver
These are unique to each barrel and can be used to identify a bullet fired from an exact individual weapon
striations