RU-055-044

Box/G Number: 
RU-055
References: 
White, T. D. and Folkens, P. A. (2005). The Human Bone Manual (First Edition).
Bone Number: 
RU-055-044
Pathology: 
No
Trauma: 
No
Taphonomy: 
Yes
Taphonomy List: 
Breakage
Loss of articular ends
Post-mortem Damage
Staining
Additional Comments: 
- original tag label "17-0039" - stored in bag labeled "ASP RU055 Human long bones (fragments), Not femur" - long bone fragment, 14.6 cm long - crack and hole (trauma) in center of fragment - scratches (taphonomy?) and dark discoloration - missing both articular ends, relatively round cross section with raised posterior ridge and nutrient foramens
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