Vertebral column Vertebral column also known as the vertebrae or backbone houses the spinal cord. It is made up of individual units called vertebrae which are packed together with a cushioning of intervertebral discs present between adjacent vertebrae from the second vertebrae to sacrum. These vertebrae articulate in such a way that … [Read more...] about Human Skeletal System: Axial Skeleton – 2
Human Skeletal System: Axial Skeleton
An adult human being has 206 bones and this number is more in case of a child as there are a number of unfused bones including the bones of sacrum and coccyx of the vertebral column. The skeletal system of humans can be classified into two categories- the axial skeletal system and the appendicular skeletal system. Before studying them in detail, … [Read more...] about Human Skeletal System: Axial Skeleton
Osteogenesis: Pathways of Bone Formation and Development
Bones are one of the most important types of connective tissue found in vertebrates as they provide a framework to the body, a definite shape, protect internal organs and the foundation of movement and locomotion. The process of bone formation is called osteogenesis and that of their calcification is termed as ossification. In humans, the process … [Read more...] about Osteogenesis: Pathways of Bone Formation and Development
Human Skeletal System: Appendicular Skeleton- 1
Pelvic Girdle Pelvic girdle is formed by two bones i.e. coxal bones or os coxa. The two coxal bones are joined anteriorly by a cartilagenous tissue called pubic symphysis. Posteriorly the coxal bones articulate with the auricular surface of sacrum to form sacro-illiac joint. The pelvic girdle along with the sacrum forms the pelvis. Pelvic girdle … [Read more...] about Human Skeletal System: Appendicular Skeleton- 1
Human Skeletal System: Appendicular Skeleton
Human Skeletal System Picture Reference : Source Appendicular skeleton includes bones of limbs (forelimbs and hindlimbs) and two girdles; pectoral girdle in the shoulder region and the pelvic girdle present in the pelvis region. Let us discuss the four components of appendicular skeleton in detail: Pectoral girdle Pectoral girdle or … [Read more...] about Human Skeletal System: Appendicular Skeleton
History of Forensic Anthropology and Odontology
Forensic anthropology is the science that applies the principles of physical anthropology like craniometry, osteometry, odontology, osteomorphics etc. to aid in legal investigation pertaining to identification, age and sex estimation, estimation of time since death etc. The history of forensic anthropology dates back to the time when … [Read more...] about History of Forensic Anthropology and Odontology