Abstract: With improvements in economy and living conditions in China, cases of unknown or unidentified deceased humans has increased since 1980s and so forensic anthropology has played a key role in methods of human bone identification. Chinese forensic anthropologists have learned much from scientists in other countries and have started their own studies of human bone identification to meet the domestic demands, including sex, age, and stature determination. The purpose of this paper is to survey the history of forensic anthropology research and to look at its growth in China.

Key words: Forensic anthropology; Human bone identification; Human bone X-rye;