A seasoned deer hunter is shocked when his hound dog trots up with a human femur clenched between its teeth. A woman veers off her normal urban walking path and happens upon a human skull. New ...

Despite centuries of study, scientists are still finding new details and even overlooked structures within the human body. As researchers explore anatomical differences between individuals, it’s ...

Department of Anatomy researcher Professor Siân Halcrow is collaborating with two biological anthropology colleagues from the United States to review the use of human skeletal remains for teaching and ...

The From Labs to Lives Blog connects everyday topics with UC Davis research. Each post is reviewed by our experts, ensuring you always get useful information you can trust. Because we can’t see them, ...

The first 'blueprint' of human skeletal development reveals how the skeleton forms, shedding light on the process of arthritis, and highlighting cells involved in conditions that affect skull and bone ...

Inside: Fun and unique skeleton crafts and activities your kids will love making. With Halloween coming up in a few days I figured now was the perfect time to do a little unit study on the human body ...