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The Anatomy And Biology Of The Human Skeleton
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This Handsome Volume Is The First Photographically Illustrated Textbook To Present For Both The Student And The Working Archaeologist The Anatomy Of The Human Skeleton And The Study Of Skeletal Remains From An Anthropological Perspective. It Describes The Skeleton As Not Just A Structure, But A Working System In The Living Body. The Opening Chapter Introduces Basics Of Osteology, Or The Study Of Bones, The Specialized And Often Confusing Terminology Of The Field, And Methods For Dealing Scientifically With Bone Specimens. The Second Chapter Covers The Biology Of Living Bone: Its Structure, Growth, Interaction With The Rest Of The Body, And Response To Disease And Injury. The Remainder Of The Book Is A Headtofoot, Structurebystructure, Bonebybone Tour Of The Skeleton. More Than 400 Photographs And Drawings And More Than 80 Tables Illustrate And Analyze Features The Text Describes. In Each Chapter Structures Are Discussed In Detail So That Not Only Can Landmarks Of Bones Be Identified, But Their Functions Can Be Understood And Their Anomalies Identified As Well. Each Bone'S Articulating Partners Are Listed, And The Sequence Of Ossification Of Each Bone Is Presented. Descriptive Sections Are Followed By Analyses Of Applications: How To Use Specific Bones To Estimate Age, Stature, Gender, Biological Affinities, And State Of Health At The Time Of The Individual'S Death. Anthropologists, Archaeologists, And Paleontologists As Well As Physicians, Medical Examiners, Anatomists, And Students Of These Disciplines Will Find This An Invaluable Reference And Textbook.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'The Anatomy and Biology of the Human Skeleton'? A: The book focuses on the anatomy of the human skeleton from an anthropological perspective, covering the study of skeletal remains and presenting the skeleton as a functioning system within the living body.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'The Anatomy and Biology of the Human Skeleton' is D. Gentry Steele.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students and professionals? A: Yes, the book is designed for students, anthropologists, archaeologists, paleontologists, and medical professionals, offering valuable insights into human skeletal anatomy.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the first edition of 'The Anatomy and Biology of the Human Skeleton', published on June 1, 1988.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book features more than 400 photographs and drawings, along with over 80 tables that illustrate and analyze the skeletal structures discussed.
- Q: Does the book cover the biology of living bone? A: Yes, one of the chapters is dedicated to the biology of living bone, detailing its structure, growth, and response to various conditions.
- Q: Can this book help in estimating age and health from skeletal remains? A: Yes, the book includes analyses on how to use specific bones to estimate age, stature, gender, biological affinities, and health at the time of death.
- Q: What makes this book unique among other anatomy textbooks? A: This textbook is unique for its photographic illustrations and detailed anthropological approach, making it accessible for both students and professionals in related fields.