ANTH 2600 - Human Osteology
Fall 2026 Syllabus, Section 01, CRN 43549,
Credit hours: 4
Course Meeting Times
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Instructor
Katherine Lane
Email: kmlane03@ysu.edu
Course Description
2600. Human Osteology. An examination of the anatomy of the skeleton in a defleshed state to gain an understanding of the characteristics and personal biology of individuals and exploration of the range of human variation within and between populations. 4 s.h.
Course Readings
| Group | Title | Author | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required | The Human Bone Manual | White & Folkens | 978-0120884674 |
Assorted articles: At times throughout the semester, readings from other sources may be assigned. These readings will be made available on Blackboard.
The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.
Assignments/Assessments
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Schedule of Topics and Assignments
| Day | Date | Reading(s) | Proposed Topic | Due/To Prepare for Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 8/25 | Welcome to Human Osteology! | ||
| Thu | 8/27 | Why Study Bones? Reading the Human Skeleton | ||
| Tue | 9/1 | Chapter 4 | Bone Biology: Bone Structure, Growth, & Repair | |
| Thu | 9/3 | Chapter 6 | Anatomical Terminology & Directions | |
| Tue | 9/8 | Agarwal (2024) | The History & Ethics of Human Remains | |
| Thu | 9/10 | Chapter 9 | Hyoid & Vertebrae | |
| Tue | 9/15 | Chapter 9; Chapter 14 (pg. 241-245) | Vertebrae | Bone Biology Quiz in class |
| Thu | 9/17 | Chapter 10 | Sternum & Ribs | |
| Tue | 9/22 | Review | ||
| Thu | 9/24 | Exam 1: Hyoid, Vertebrae, Sternum, & Ribs | Exam 1 in class Study Aid 1 due Study Aid 2 due |
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| Tue | 9/29 | Chapter 7 (pg. 75-91) | Views of the skull; bones of the skull; frontal | |
| Thu | 10/1 | Chapter 7 (pg. 92-104) | Parietal; temporal; occipital | |
| Tue | 10/6 | Chapter 7 (pg. 104-109; 115-121) | Sphenoid; maxilla; palatine; zygomatic | |
| Thu | 10/8 | Chapter 7 (pg. 109-115; 122-126) | Nasal; inferior nasal concha; ethmoid; vomer; lacrimal; mandible | |
| Tue | 10/13 | Review | ||
| Thu | 10/15 | Exam 2: The Skull | Exam 2 in class Study Aid 3 due |
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| Tue | 10/20 | Chapter 13 | Hands | Mid-Semester Check-In due |
| Thu | 10/22 | Chapter 11 | Shoulder Girdle | |
| Tue | 10/27 | Chapter 12 | Arms | |
| Thu | 10/29 | Review | ||
| Tue | 11/3 | Exam 3 (Shoulder Girdle, Arms, & Hands) | Exam 3 in class Study Aid 4 due |
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| Thu | 11/5 | Chapter 16 | Feet | |
| Tue | 11/10 | Chapter 14 (pg. 246-253) | Os Coxae | |
| Thu | 11/12 | Chapter 15 | Legs | |
| Tue | 11/17 | Review | ||
| Thu | 11/19 | Exam 4 (Os Coxae, Legs, & Feet) | Exam 4 in class Study Aid 5 due |
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| Tue | 11/24 | Chapter 8 | Dentition | |
| Thu | 11/26 | No Class! | ||
| Tue | 12/1 | Review | ||
| Thu | 12/3 | Review | Study Aid 6 due | |
| Tue | 12/8 | No Class! | ||
| Thu | 12/10 | Exam 5 (Dentition & The Skeleton) | Exam 5 in class (final exam period) |
The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.