Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification - A Color Atlas

Written by one of the most respected forensic anthropologists in the world and designed for use in the laboratory or in the field, this volume is a practical comparative guide to the differences among species for nearly all bones in the body. It features high-quality photographs that illustrate shape and structural distinctions by showing simila

List 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.

About the author

Diane L. France

Summary

Written by one of the most respected forensic anthropologists in the world and designed for use in the laboratory or in the field, this volume is a practical comparative guide to the differences among species for nearly all bones in the body. It features high-quality photographs that illustrate shape and structural distinctions by showing simila

Product details

• Authors: Diane L. France, Diane L. (Colorado State University France, France Diane L.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9780367777913
• ISBN: 978-0-367-77791-3
• No. of pages: 584
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Pre and early history; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology; Social sciences, law, business > Law > Criminal law, criminal procedural law, criminology; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Zoology / General, LAW / Forensic Science, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Archaeology, Zoology & animal sciences, Archaeology, Forensic Science, Zoology and animal sciences