Human and Nonhuman Bone Identification: A Color Atlas

When a bone of unknown origin is found, forensic implications arise. Human and Non-Human Bone Identification: A Color Atlas is a comprehensive handbook with over 3000 color photographs and information for law enforcement and forensic anthropologists to determine species and body parts. It compares human and non-human bones, includes most of the major bones in humans and non-humans, and discusses non-human skeletal elements.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 584 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

When an unidentified bone is discovered at a particular site, forensic implications ensue immediately. Is this bone human, and if so, does it constitute evidence of a murder?

Human and Non-Human Bone Identification: A Color Atlas serves as a comprehensive reference guide for law enforcement and forensic anthropologists when examining skeletal remains and identifying species and body parts. With over 3000 color photographs, this atlas offers a practical comparative reference for nearly all bones in the body. Whether used in a laboratory or field setting, it provides images of the most commonly encountered bone types and includes annotations highlighting key features.

The book begins with a section on general osteology, providing an overview of the significant anatomical differences between humans and other animals. It compares human and non-human bones, categorized by bone type, and includes most of the major bones found in both human and non-human species. The third section delves into non-human skeletal elements, organized by species, and explores numerous skeletal elements within those species.

This book is also available on a fully searchable DVD: Catalog No. 62964. It includes bones from various species such as Moose, Elk, Deer, Bison, Cow, Antelope, Mountain Sheep, Domestic Sheep, Llama, Horse, Bear, Wolf, Coyote, Domestic dog, Mountain lion, Bobcat, Raccoon, Badger, Skunk, River Otter, Beaver, Porcupine, Marmot, Prairie dog, Rabbit, Norway rat, Squirrel, Armadillo, Opossum, Vampire bat, Seal, and more.

Written by Diane L. France, one of the world's most renowned forensic anthropologists, this supremely organized atlas assists those responsible for bone identification.

Weight: 1388g
Dimension: 280 x 210 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367777913