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Juvenile Osteology Louise Scheuer (Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, University College London, UK)

Juvenile Osteology By Louise Scheuer (Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, University College London, UK)

Summary

Identifying various components of the developing skeleton, this title provides an analysis of juvenile skeletal remains and the development of bone as a tissue. It summarizes morphological stages in the development of every bone. It includes data on a variety of populations to enable the user to select the reference most applicable to their needs.

Juvenile Osteology Summary

Juvenile Osteology: A Laboratory and Field Manual by Louise Scheuer (Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, University College London, UK)

The need for a laboratory and field manual to assist with the evaluation of juvenile skeletal material is long overdue. This resource is essential for the practising osteoarchaeologist and forensic anthropologist who requires a quick, reliable and easy-to-use reference to aid in the identification, siding and aging of juvenile osseous material. While excellent reference books on juvenile osteology are currently available, no pre-existing source adequately fills this particular niche in the market. This field manual is designed with practicality as its primary directive. Descriptions of each bone contain 1) morphological characteristics useful for identification, 2) other elements with which the bone may be confused, 2) tips for siding, 3) illustrations of varying developmental phases, 4) data useful for ageing, and 5) a summary of developmental timings. Concise, bullet-style descriptions assist with quick retrieval of information. Unique to this manual is the presentation of data collected from a variety of populations, utilizing a range of observational methods, as an alternative to providing one overall aging summary that is derived from a compilation of many individual sources. This manual provides a host of data on a variety of populations to enable the user to select the reference most applicable to their needs. The final chapter combines information from each bone to provide a summary of developmental changes occurring at different life stages to act as an immediate 'ready reckoner' for the knowledgeable practitioner. It also provides forms useful for documenting juvenile material and diagrams to help with the recognition of commingled juvenile remains. The manual is a must for anyone responsible for the evaluation of juvenile osseous material through dry bone assessment, radiographs, sonograms, and or CT scans.

About Louise Scheuer (Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, University College London, UK)

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.

Table of Contents

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

Additional information

GOR006133787
9780123746351
0123746353
Juvenile Osteology: A Laboratory and Field Manual by Louise Scheuer (Department of Anatomy & Developmental Biology, University College London, UK)
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
2008-11-20
384
N/A
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