Introduction to Human Osteology

3.00 points · University catalogue

CC/GS: Partial Fulfillment of Science Requirement Taught every other year. Enrollment limited to 15. Priority given at first class session to EBHS majors/concentrators. An exploration of the hidden clues preserved in the human skeleton. Bones record growth, aging, disease, and activity, offering a unique window into the human experience. In this hands-on laboratory course, we will explore the fundamentals of human osteology including ethics, the identification of bones and major landmarks, methods for assessing age and biological sex, and the ways disease, trauma, and culture may leave lasting signatures on the skeleton. No prior experience with skeletal anatomy required