title: Skeletal variation: biological and cultural.
abstract: Radiographic examinations may reveal skeletal variations that are biological or cultural in origin. This article reviews both types of variations, discusses radiographic examples, and explains how radiographs can be helpful in the field of anthropology.
mesh_terms: D000884:Anthropology, Cultural; D000885:Anthropology, Physical; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003466:Cultural Characteristics; D014644:Genetic Variation; D006801:Humans; D011859:Radiography