The Human Skeleton

The Basics

Steven N. Byers (New Mexico State University, USA)

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Routledge
05 August 2025

Anthropology; Social & cultural anthropology; Anatomy; Human biology

Series: The Basics

The Human Skeleton: The Basics provides an accessible overview of the basic characteristics of the human skeleton that can be used to understand the life and (sometimes) death of persons represented only by their skeletons. Topics covered include:

Osteology (bones) and Odontology (teeth), Estimating Ancestry, Sex, and Age at Death,

Calculating Stature,

Skeletal Anomalies,

Cultural Modifications,

Cranial and Dental Pathological Conditions,

Disease and Trauma.

The Human Skeleton: The Basics is an essential read for students, faculty, and professionals in anthropology, biology, forensics, and criminal justice.

By: Steven N. Byers (New Mexico State University USA)
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm,
Weight: 350g
ISBN: 9781032772615
ISBN 10: 1032772611
Series: The Basics
Pages: 184
Publication Date: 05 August 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Forthcoming

Steven N. Byers has a Ph.D. in Anthropology from the University of New Mexico (UNM), USA. Now retired, he worked for a number of years on various campuses of UNM, and currently serves on the Anthropology Consensus Body and Odontology Consensus Body of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board.