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.It is an essential read for students, faculty, and professionals in anthropology, biology and forensics.
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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
