Ologies with Alie Ward Osteology (SKELETONS/BODY FARMS) with Daniel Wescott
Oct 2, 2019
Dr. Daniel Wescott, an osteologist from Texas State University, discusses bones, decomposition, CSI inaccuracies, body farms, isotopes, cast iron coffins, skeleton myths, body donation, and more. The podcast explores 'dickbones,' human bone functions, historical challenges, anatomical discrepancies, growth plates, tailbones, and penis bones in humans.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the World of Osteology and Forensic Anthropology
05:21 • 14min
Inside the World of Bones
19:27 • 7min
Uncovering Stories Through Skeletons and Bones
26:16 • 13min
Exploring Forensic Analysis of Skulls and Decomposition Dynamics
39:00 • 14min
Contrasting Glamorized Media Representations with Real-Life Osteology Work and Case Follow-Ups
53:07 • 3min
Exploring Human Bones and Their Functions
56:30 • 9min
Historical Challenges and Inaccuracies in Representations of Skeletons
01:05:42 • 2min
Bones and Growth in Human Anatomy
01:07:23 • 10min
Sharing Skeletons: Donating Bodies to Science
01:17:32 • 3min