RU-055-023

Box/G Number: 
RU-055
References: 
White, T. D. and Folkens, P. A. (2005). The Human Bone Manual (First Edition).
Bone Number: 
RU-055-023
Pathology: 
No
Trauma: 
No
Taphonomy: 
Yes
Taphonomy List: 
Breakage
Cortical Flaking
Loss of articular ends
Post-mortem Damage
Additional Comments: 
- original tag label "17-0015" - stored in bag labeled ASP RU055 "Original box of bones" cleaned, labeled AMG 11/21/17 - long bone (possibly humerus, femur, or tibia) with missing articular ends, 22.9 cm long - shaft cross section approximately triangular, distal end of tibia? damaged end - proximal end of tibia? - broken, frayed ends - impacted damage to proximal end
Photos: 
Recommended for further study?: 
No
Does this bone belong to a (partial) skeleton?: 
No
Does this piece/fragment articulate with other pieces/fragments?: 
No
Skeletal Element: 
Postcranial
State of Preservation: 
Fragment