Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification: A Color Atlas

Author:   Diane L. France
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
ISBN:  

9781420062861


Pages:   752
Publication Date:   22 December 2008
Format:   Hardback
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Author:   Diane L. France
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint:   CRC Press Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 3.60cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   1.550kg
ISBN:  

9781420062861


ISBN 10:   1420062867
Pages:   752
Publication Date:   22 December 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction. What is Bone? Overview of Skeletons of Quadrupeds and a Biped. Overview of Skeletal and Dental Growth and Development. Human-Nonhuman Bone Comparisons. Cranium. Mandible. Dentition. Scapula. Humerus. Radius. Ulna. Metacarpals.Vertebrae. Pelvis. Femur. Tibia. Fibula. Metatarsals. Nonhuman Skeletal Elements. Human (Homo Sapiens). Artiodactyla. Perissodactyla. Carnivora. Rodentia. Xenarthra. Marsupialia. Chiroptera. Marine Mammals.

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... a much-needed reference with many excellent color images for comparative skeletal anatomy focused on human bones and nonhuman bones that are most likely to be encountered in a medicolegal investigation ... the amount of text is just right. The most important information is conveyed in a concise way that is useful for the novice and expert alike. The images of the bones are excellent ... This book is an essential resource for professionals involved in medicolegal investigation who routinely deal with distinguishing human and nonhuman bone. It also has applications beyond forensic anthropology, including archaeology and comparative skeletal anatomy and should be a welcome addition to many classroom libraries. -Dawn M. Mulhern, Ph.D., Journal of Forensic Sciences, volume 54, issue 6


! a much-needed reference with many excellent color images for comparative skeletal anatomy focused on human bones and nonhuman bones that are most likely to be encountered in a medicolegal investigation ! the amount of text is just right. The most important information is conveyed in a concise way that is useful for the novice and expert alike. The images of the bones are excellent ! This book is an essential resource for professionals involved in medicolegal investigation who routinely deal with distinguishing human and nonhuman bone. It also has applications beyond forensic anthropology, including archaeology and comparative skeletal anatomy and should be a welcome addition to many classroom libraries. --Dawn M. Mulhern, Ph.D., Journal of Forensic Sciences, volume 54, issue 6


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