Some social media posts said the bones were discovered in North America, while others suggested a North African locale.

Adult teeth are worn down by chewing, and sometimes the amount a skeleton’s teeth are worn down can be used to estimate age. However, factors like a rough diet can mean an inaccurate age estimate.

The older the person at death, the more pitted and craggy these bones will be. Forensic anthropologists will compare this against a database of standard markers to learn the age of the skeleton.

The hyoid bone is rarely discussed, but it a unique part of the human skeleton due to its horseshoe shape and because it is mobile. This means that other than its attachment site to the thyroid ...

Skeletal system - AQA The skeleton is the central structure of the body and is made up of bones, joints and cartilage. The skeleton provides the framework for muscles and gives the body its ...

What’s believed to be Bach’s skeleton, photographed in 1895 by anatomist Wilhelm His. Andreas Otte examined the left hand, as too many bones are missing from the right hand. Using a photo of ...

This system is mainly concerned with producing movement through muscle contraction. This section explores the different types of muscles in our body and their involvement in sporting activities.