Human Osteology and Skeletal Radiology: An Atlas and Guide

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CRC Press, Nov 29, 2004 - Law - 448 pages
Human Osteology and Skeletal Radiology: An Atlas and Guide features nearly 700 photographs, line drawings, and radiographs demonstrating individual bones and collections of bones from a wide variety of detailed perspectives to aid in rapid identification of bone material. Intended as a handbook for those investigating skeletal remains, this atlas covers general and specific anatomic terms, includes comparative images of bones in photographic and radiographic form, and notes important comparisons among adult, juvenile, and fetal bones. It also provides a resource for those involved in gross anatomy and skeletal specimen laboratory study.
 

Contents

1 Anatomical Terms of Direction Osteologic Terminology
1
2 The Skull
7
3 The Hyoid and Spine
135
4 The Sternum and Ribs
219
5 The Shoulder and Upper Limb
239
6 The Pelvis
327
7 The Lower Extremity
343
References
425
Index
427
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Evan W. Matshes, Bernard Juurlink

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