Human Osteology

University of Alabama

CourseANT 473

In this course students will be introduced to the human skeleton and how to conduct human osteological analysis through complete and fragmentary remains. Students will learn criteria for determination of sex, age, stature, and epigenetic traits. Additionally, students will be introduced to common health related pathologies and evidence of trauma. Students will engage with casts and virtual 3D models to gain these skills.

Credits

3 credits

Course Code

ANT 473

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