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 head-to-foot, structure-by-structure, bone-by-bone 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.

Did you know human bones are eight times stronger than concrete? Or that both humans and giraffes have seven vertebrae in their necks? You will learn about these amazing human body facts and much more in this fascinating book for children. Packed with amazing 3D computer images highlighted in different colors, The Skeleton Book allows children to explore every bone and joint in the human body in minute detail. Take a look at the spongy inside and tough exterior of the bone structure. Learn about the longest bone in the body and see how bones grow with age. Find out how millions of years of evolution has helped the human body to perform so many tasks with precision. Become a fossil detective and see how archaeologists study and reconstruct ancient skeletons. Explore the future with bionic skeletons and 3D printed bones. With an embossed cover and a pull out five-foot skeleton poster inside the book, The Skeleton Book gives perspective for kids to study a life-size version of the human skeleton.

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A stunningly realistic set of +200 images of the human skeleton! The images of the human skeletal system reveal all facets of the human skeleton model (skull, spine, rib cage, shoulder, arm, hand, pelvis, leg and foot) including bone fractures. Skeleton Atlas combines realism, beauty and educational value for students of skeletal anatomy. Making it a perfect match for everybody with an interest for anatomy and medical professionals such as osteopaths, chiropractors, physicians, nurses, physical therapists... The visuals offer a clear and extensive look into the skeleton. 3D models based on actual scanned skeletal data were used to recreate the most intricate details of the human skeleton. Special attention has been given to fractures, since this is a subject commonly searched for. Skeleton Atlas contains the following chapters: - Chapter 1. Human Skeleton - Chapter 2. Human Skull - Chapter 3. Human Spine - Chapter 4. Human Rib cage - Chapter 5. Human Shoulder Bones - Chapter 6. Human Arm & Forearm Bones - Chapter 7. Human Hand & Wrist - Chapter 8. Human Pelvis - Chapter 9. Human Leg & Lower leg Bones - Chapter 10. Human Foot & Ankle Bones This book covers: anatomy, fracture, bone, broken bones, Axial skeleton, Appendicular skeleton, Vertebral column, Pectoral girdles, Pelvic girdle, Cranium, Columna vertebralis, Vertebrae, Sacrum, Coccyx, Thoracic cage, Cavea thoracis, Sternum, Costal cartilages, Thoracic vertebrae, Articulatio humeri, Collarbone, Clavicle, Shoulder blade, Scapula, Humerus, Cingulum pectorale, Brachium, Antebrachium, Elbow, Articulatio cubiti, Manus, hand bones, Phalanges, Metacarpal, Metacarpus, Carpal bones, Carpus, Sesamoid bones, Wrist, Articulatio radiocarpea, Ulna, Radius, Cingulum pelvicum, Thigh, Femur, Cnemus, Crus, Calf bone, Fibula, Knee, Articulatio genus, Kneecap, Patella, Pes, Metatarsal bones, Metatarsus, Navicular bone, Cuboid bone, Cuneiform bones, Ankle bone, Talus, Heel bone, Calcaneus, Ankle, Articulatio talocruralis.