Endocranial illuminator: A technique for transilluminating the skull.

Nuttapon Surachotmongkhon1, Nawaporn Techataweewan2, Robert W Mann3

  • 1Forensic Science Program, Faculty of Science, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen 40002, Thailand.

Summary

A new tool, the endocranial illuminator (EI), allows detailed examination of intact human skulls. This device improves accuracy in forensic and archaeological studies by revealing cranial thickness, sutures, and foramina without damaging specimens.

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