The Human Skeleton: The Basics provides an accessible overview of the basic characteristics of the human skeleton that can be used to understand the life and (sometimes) death of persons represented only by their skeletons. Topics covered include:
- Osteology (bones) and Odontology (teeth),
- Estimating Ancestry, Sex, and Age at Death,
- Calculating Stature,
- Skeletal Anomalies,
- Cultural Modifications,
- Cranial and Dental Pathological Conditions,
- Disease and Trauma.
The Human Skeleton: The Basics is an essential read for students, faculty, and professionals in anthropology, biology, forensics, and criminal justice.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction 2. Basics of Human Osteology and Odontology 3. Estimating Ancestry 4. Estimating Sex 5. Estimating Age at Death 6. Calculation of Living Height 7. Skeletal Anomalies 8. Pathological Conditions 9. Cultural Modifications 10. Specialty Methods 11. Conclusion
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Biography
Steven N. Byers has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA. Now retired, he worked for a number of years on various campuses of UNM, and currently serves on the Anthropology Consensus Body and Odontology Consensus Body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board.
