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Modern methods and techniques for the study of paleopathological lesions
Authors: Papageorgopoulou, Christina
Reviewer: Valakos, Efstratios
Subject: MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > >
MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > HEALTH SCIENCES
MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES, LIFE SCIENCES, BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > > >
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Abstract:
The differential identification of paleopathological lesions seen in forensic and archaeological bones is the main topic of this chapter. To enhance the description and interpretation of paleopathological lesions, there is a comprehensive presentation of all novel techniques that are applicable to human osteological material. Specifically, methods for radiographic, histological, microscopic, and biochemical investigations are discussed, along with analytical procedures. The techniques for improving the accuracy of diagnoses have undergone a revolution in the last years. Paleopathology requires the application of such procedures in order to give a more accurate description and record. A brief historical overview and the principles of each method are discussed in order to provide students and researchers with the fundamental understanding required for their use. The pros and cons of the various diagnostic techniques are also covered in detail.
Linguistic Editors: Athanasiadou, Kyriaki
Technical Editors: Afouxenidis, Afxentios
Graphic Editors: Afouxenidis, Afxentios
Type: Chapter
Creation Date: 2015
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License: Attribution – NonCommercial – NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)
Handle http://hdl.handle.net/11419/4765
Bibliographic Reference: Papageorgopoulou, C. (2015). Modern methods and techniques for the study of paleopathological lesions [Chapter]. In Papageorgopoulou, C., Moraitis, K., Nikita, E., Eliopoulos, C., & Vika, E. 2015. Specific topics in skeletal anthropology, taphonomy and bioarchaeology [Undergraduate textbook]. Kallipos, Open Academic Editions. https://hdl.handle.net/11419/4765
Language: Greek
Is Part of: Specific topics in skeletal anthropology, taphonomy and bioarchaeology
Publication Origin: Kallipos, Open Academic Editions