Human Bone and Dental Histology in an Archaeological Context

Justyna J. Miszkiewicz; Patrick Mahoney

doi:10.1016/B978-0-12-804602-9.00004-7

Human Bone and Dental Histology in an Archaeological Context

Justyna J. Miszkiewicz^*, Patrick Mahoney

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Abstract

Histological examination of thin sections can reveal skeletal features at the micron level, providing insights into skeletal biology, such as metabolism, growth, aging, health, and disease. These features are important for reconstructing the biology and adaptations of ancient humans. First, we provide an overview of histological approaches to ancient human adult bone and juvenile teeth. Second, we apply this methodology to a Medieval human population from Canterbury (UK) to reveal aspects of their skeletal biology.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Human Remains
Subtitle of host publication	Another Dimension The Application of Imaging to the Study of Human Remains
Publisher	Elsevier Inc.
Pages	29-43
Number of pages	15
ISBN (Electronic)	9780128046739
ISBN (Print)	9780128046029
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-12-804602-9.00004-7
Publication status	Published - 20 Feb 2017

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