Paleoradiology: Imaging Mummies and Fossils

by R.K. Chhem, Don Brothwell, D.R. Brothwell

Paleoradiology involves the use of X-rays and advanced medical imaging modalities to evaluate ancient human and animal skeletons as well as biological materials from archaeological sites. Paleoradiological studies have been performed on mummies, skeletal remains and fossils to determine their sex and age at death. Diagnostic paleoradiology is the use of X-ray studies to detect ancient diseases. The broad range of themes and imaging techniques in...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3540488324
• ISBN13: 9783540488323
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 163 Pages
• Weight: 1.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 7.7" x 10.6"