Bones are dynamic living organs that undergo continual change throughout life. An internal
process of tissue renewal, called remodeling, removes mature microscopic packets of bone …

Written for students and practitioners within the discipline of anthropology, this book
provides a comprehensive discussion of the application of methods, current theories, and …

Bone continuously adapts to its mechanical environment by structural reorganization to
maintain mechanical strength. As the adaptive capabilities of bone are portrayed in its nano …

In bone, matrix slippage that occurs at cement lines of secondary osteons during loading is
an important toughening mechanism. Toughness can also be enhanced by modifications in …

Objectives Histomorphological analyses of bones are used to estimate an individual's
chronological age, interpret a bone's load history, and differentiate species. Among various …

Osteon morphotype scores (MTSs) allow for quantification of mechanically important
collagen/lamellar variations between secondary osteons when viewed in circularly polarized …

The artiodactyl (deer and sheep) calcaneus is a model that helps in understanding how
many bones achieve anatomical optimization and functional adaptation. We consider how …

Many bones experience bending, placing one side in net compression and the other in net
tension. Because bone mechanical properties are relatively reduced in tension compared …

Objectives The research explores whether the combined study of cortical bone histology,
bone morphology, and dietary stable isotopes can expand insights into past human health …

In vivo strain data is the strongest level of evidence for interpreting and more fully
understanding how bones adapt for their load history. However, obtaining in vivo strain data …