Nov 23, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2019-20

ANTH 3460 - Introduction to Human Osteology


Focuses on the identification, study, and analysis of the human skeleton. Students will learn the microanatomy and macroanatomy of human bone and how skeletal remains are analyzed.

Requisites: ANTH 2010 or LET 1450 or BIOS 1710
Credit Hours: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Familiarity with basic methods of analysis.
  • Introduction to development & structure of human skeleton.
  • Training in recognition, identification and analysis of human skeletal remains.


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