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White, T. D.

The human bone manual / Tim D. White, Pieter A. Folkens. - Amsterdam ; Boston : Elsevier Academic, c2005. - xx, 464 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 429-452) and index.

Introduction -- Field procedures for skeletal remains -- Ethics in osteology -- Bone biology & variation -- Postmortem skeletal modification -- Anatomical terminology -- Skull -- Dentition -- Hyoid & vertebrae -- Thorax : sternum & ribs -- Shoulder girdle : clavicle & scapula -- Arm : humerus, radius, & ulna -- Hand : carpals, metacarpals, & phalanges -- Pelvic girdle : sacrum, coccyx, & os coxae -- Leg : femur, patella, tibia, & fibula -- Foot : tarsals, metatarsals, & phalanges -- Osteological & dental pathology -- Laboratory procedures & reporting -- The skeletal biology of individuals & populations.

ISBN: 0120884674 (alk. paper)

LCCN: 2005010154

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Human skeleton--Identification--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Human skeleton--Analysis--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Human skeleton--Classification--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Human remains (Archaeology)--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Forensic osteology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.
Forensic anthropology--Handbooks, manuals, etc.

LC Class. No.: GN70 / .W44 2005

Dewey Class. No.: 599.9/47