page_title: Skeletonization
hierarchical_section_title: Skeletonization
caption_attribution_description: English: Example of a pig carcass (Sus scrofa) in the dry/remains stage of decomposition. All that remains is skin and bone and the surrounding vegetation is beginning to grow over the carcass.
context_page_description: Skeletonization is the state of a dead organism after undergoing decomposition. Skeletonization refers to the final stage of decomposition, during which the last vestiges of the soft tissues of a corpse or carcass have decayed or dried to the point that the skeleton is exposed. By the end of the skeletonization process, all soft tissue will have been eliminated, leaving only disarticulated bones. The skeletons of a corpse might not return to its original state of appearance initially unless the skeletons of a corpse are free from either of these circumstances, for instance: unfavourable conditions for decomposer organisms or inedible bodies. Skeletons are not just a part of an organism but it can be a source for deriving information such as trauma, sex and age. Knowledge of preserving skeletal remains is vital for future investigation. Engaging in skeletal analysis consists of a series of ethical concerns and regulations to consider and adhere.
context_section_description: Skeletonization is the state of a dead organism after undergoing decomposition. Skeletonization refers to the final stage of decomposition, during which the last vestiges of the soft tissues of a corpse or carcass have decayed or dried to the point that the skeleton is exposed. By the end of the skeletonization process, all soft tissue will have been eliminated, leaving only disarticulated bones. The skeletons of a corpse might not return to its original state of appearance initially unless the skeletons of a corpse are free from either of these circumstances, for instance: unfavourable conditions for decomposer organisms or inedible bodies. Skeletons are not just a part of an organism but it can be a source for deriving information such as trauma, sex and age. Knowledge of preserving skeletal remains is vital for future investigation. Engaging in skeletal analysis consists of a series of ethical concerns and regulations to consider and adhere.
caption: Partly skeletonized pig, seven weeks after death.
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