“Calculations and Palpations” is a free textbook for use by introductory Biological Anthropology Laboratory professors and students in all non-commercial contexts (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0).

23 DECEMBER 2024 UPDATE: Unit 2: Human Osteology is ready for Spring 2025! Please click on the link to the right to download the entire unit.

“Calculations and Palpations” is unique among existing available Bio Anth Lab OER texts. “C&P” stands out in that it offers original comprehensive laboratory exercises (and linked topical OER background readings) on the appendicular and axial skeleton geared specifically toward the introductory Bio Anth Lab student.

Unit 1: Introduction to Biological Anthropology, Unit 3: The Primates, and Unit 4: Human Evolution will be made available soon. (Current plan is Unit 3 by 30 June 2025, Units 1 and 4 by 31 July 2025; updates will be posted here as they become clarified).

Get in touch! Email Lauren at CalculationsAndPalpations (at) g mail (dot) c om with comments / constructive feedback.