Ever wondered how your bones and teeth grow and develop? Or how disease and the environment can influence this process? You will gain an in-depth knowledge of the histological mechanisms underpinning the growth of human bones and teeth. These mechanisms will be linked to diseases processes. This module will provide a foundation to identify the surface manifestations of disease that can be seen macroscopically. You will learn the criteria needed to identify a selection of skeletal diseases. Upon completion, you will have gained theoretical knowledge about the causes of disease, and practical 'hands on' experience identifying and diagnosing skeletal disease, both microscopically and macroscopically.
Course(s) to which this module is optional:
BSc Anthropology (inc Year Abroad and Year in Professional Practice)
BSc Human Biology and Behaviour (inc Year Abroad and Year in Professional Practice)
Pathology Report 2000 words 70% *This element is Pass Compulsory and must be passed to achieve the learning outcomes of the module
Practical in class quiz 20 practical based questions 30%
Reassessment: 100% coursework (2500 words)
1. Critically discuss how specific combinations of environmental conditions, and cultural and social traditions, can change the rate and trajectory of taphonomic processes.
2. Describe human skeletal growth and development and explain how the environment effects the hard tissue of the skeleton.
3. Illustrate and apply enamel and bone histology, and the application of histology in Forensic Anthropology
4. identify, diagnose, and interpret human skeletal disease and trauma.
5. discuss and predict new histological and macroscopic research into human skeletal disease.
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