The Human Skeleton: The Basics
Author:   Steven N. Byers (New Mexico State University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9781032772615


Pages:   184
Publication Date:   04 August 2025
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The Human Skeleton: The Basics


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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.

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Author:   Steven N. Byers (New Mexico State University, USA)
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Weight:   0.220kg
ISBN:  

9781032772615


ISBN 10:   1032772611
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   04 August 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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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

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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.

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