Human Skeletal and Dental Anatomy (P01868)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 11 ? Acronym : HCA-P-P01868

A sound knowledge of human skeletal and dental anatomy is fundamental to the accurate anatomical identification of bones as well as the understanding of the biological factors involved in ageing and disease. Basic skeletal and dental anatomy will be taught within the framework of the study of other systems of the human body. The biology of bone, the development of the skeleton from its earliest embryonic stage through to its adult form and the normal skeletal variation that occurs between individuals will also be taught.

Entry Requirements

? Prohibited combinations : P01171 Bone Identification Anatomy and Taphonomy

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Postgraduate (School of History and Classics), (School of History, Classics and Archaeology, Schedule E)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : Postgraduate

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 10 weeks

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course the student will:
- the theoretical bases of human osteoarchaeology
- the physical properties and function of the human skeleton
- hands-on bone identification