HUMAN AND NONHUMAN BONE IDENTIFICATION A CONCISE FIELD GUIDE (PB 2010) Paperback

In Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification: A Color Atlas, Diane L. France, a renowned forensic anthropologist, provides an extensive resource of photographs and essential information for examining skeletal remains to determine species and body parts. Designed for field use, this compact edition features key skeletal elements from the same species as the bestselling Atlas. The book is organized into two main sections: General Osteology, which covers bone growth, development, and general comparisons between quadrupedal mammals and human bones, including an introduction to bird skeletal anatomy and tips for cleaning and preserving bones. The second section, Major Bones of the Bodies of Different Animals, includes most bones from the cranium to the metatarsal. With over 1,200 annotated, high-quality photographs, this practical guide provides law enforcement, medicolegal death investigators, forensic anthropologists, and others in the field and lab with quick access to crucial information for solving the mysteries of discovered bones