ABSTRACT
Chapter 2 in the textbook provides an overview of the skeletal and dental structures of the human body. To facilitate your understanding of the skeleton, the standard anatomical position is described along with a list of terms of anatomical orientation and planes commonly used to discuss and describe the human body. Your command of this vocabulary, and ability to use it appropriately, is necessary to effectively communicate your knowledge and understanding of the human skeleton. Additionally, bones, important features, and select landmarks are described and illustrated. Your ability to identify complete and fragmentary bones is a fundamental skill essential to the analysis of human remains, ensuring the accuracy of your results, interpretations, and conclusions.
