Deer Bone Identification Guide: Morphological, Age, And Taphonomic Analysis
Deer bone identification involves analyzing key morphological features, including size, shape, and epiphyseal structures for joint articulation. Diaphyses exhibit a medullary cavity for nutrient supply, while metaphyses aid in bone growth assessment. Techniques used for age, sex, and species identification rely on morphological characteristics and fusion line patterns. Taphonomic analysis considers post-mortem changes to bones,…