Book Details
Orange Code:95447
Paperback:689 pages
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Sections:
1. Introduction2. Anatomical Terminology3. Bone Biology and Variation4. Skull5. Teeth6. Hyoid and Vertebrae7. Thorax8. Shoulder Girdle9. Arm10. Hand11. Pelvis12. Leg13. Foot14. Anatomical and Biomechanical Context15. Field Procedures for Skeletal Remains16. Laboratory Procedures and Reporting17. Ethics in Osteology18. Assessment of Age, Sex, Stature, Ancestry, and Identity of the Individual19. Osteological and Dental Pathology20. Postmortem Skeletal Modification21. The Biology of Skeletal Populations22. Molecular Osteology23. Forensic Case Study24. Archaeological Case Study25. Paleontological Case Study
Description:
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A classic in its field, Human Osteology has been used by students and professionals through nearly two decades. Now revised and updated for a third edition, the book continues to build on its foundation of detailed photographs and practical real-world application of science. New information, expanded coverage of existing chapters, and additional supportive photographs keep this book current and valuable for both classroom and field work. Osteologists, archaeologists, anatomists, forensic scientists and paleontologists will all find practical information on accurately identifying, recovering, and analyzing and reporting on human skeletal remains and on making correct deductions from those remains.
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