Juvenile Osteology

Informationen zum Autor Louise Scheuer teaches anatomy and dental anatomy to undergraduates, and forensic and archaeological osteology at the postgraduate level at various medical schools thoughout London. She holds degrees in zoology and anatomy, and is particularly interested are in the developmental anatomy of the juvenile skeletons, the biology of past peoples, and in the field of skeletal identification in forensic investigations. Sue Black holds a Ph.D. Human Anatomy. She has done research into methods of identification from human skeleton. Her research interests include all aspects of skeletal identification, particularly in relation to forensic investigations.

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Analysis of skeletal remains, summarising key morphological stages in the development of every bone, for use in criminal investigations.

Inhalt
Chapter 1: The Head and Neck
Chapter 2: The Dentition
Chapter 3: The Vertebral Column
Chapter 4: The Thorax
Chapter 5: The Pectoral Girdle
Chapter 6: The Upper Limb
Chapter 7: The Pelvic Girdle
Chapter 8: The Lower Limb
Chapter 9: Collection of Summary Materials
Chapter 10: Useful Forms