Forensic anthropology is the scientific study of human remains to determine their identity, age, sex, and cause of death. There are several synonyms for this field, including physical anthropology, biological anthropology, and osteology. Physical anthropology involves the examination of physical characteristics of humans, including skeletal remains. Biological anthropology is the study of the biological and genetic variations of humans. Osteology is the study of bones, including skeletal anatomy, pathology, and their variations. Other related terms include paleoanthropology, which studies the evolution of humans and primates, and forensic archaeology, which deals with the recovery and analysis of human remains and artifacts in forensic investigations.