The Human Osteology Workshop is suitable for students or professionals working in medicolegal fields, rescue services, field archaeology, museums, or individuals that have an interest in learning more about human skeletal anatomy. During the five-day, hands-on workshop, participatants will gain a working knowledge of normal human skeletal anatomy. Participants will examine human skeletons from the Texas State Donated Collection and discuss both normal skeletal anatomy and common variations.

Topics Covered: Overview of the human skeleton, basic bone biology, anatomical terminology, anatomy of the skull, postcranial anatomy, common anatomical variations

Instructor: Dr. Daniel Wescott

Tuition: $500 (includes textbook, lunch, and FACTS t-shirt)

Dates: July 8-12, 2013

Location: Texas State University, Grady Early Forensic Anthropology Research Laboratory, 1727 Old Ranch Road 12, San Marcos, TX 78666

Pleas direct questions to: Sophia Mavroudas at 512-245-1900 or FACTS@txstate.edu