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Date Permissions Signed
9-5-2014
Date of Award
2009
Document Type
Masters Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
Anthropology
First Advisor
Campbell, Sarah K.
Second Advisor
Stevenson, Joan C.
Third Advisor
Grimes, Michael A.
Abstract
Existing osteological literature often lacks descriptions and illustrations of the smaller elements, such as hand and foot bones, of animals commonly found in the archaeological record. Black bear (Ursus americanus) and mule deer (Odocoileus hemionus) are both cosmopolitan species and important resources for indigenous peoples, resulting in their widespread presence in faunal assemblages. Additionally, the carpal and tarsal elements of these two mammalian taxa can be difficult to distinguish from human elements because of their similarities in size and shape. Proper identification of faunal and human remains is paramount to responsible cultural resource management (CRM). This thesis presents a textual and photographic osteological guide of black bear and mule deer carpals and tarsals and provides the means for distinguishing these elements from their human counterparts.
Type
Text
DOI
https://doi.org/10.25710/k7fq-dx06
Publisher
Western Washington University
OCLC Number
417813807
Subject – LCSH
Human remains (Archaeology); Animal remains (Archaeology); Carpus (Animal anatomy); Tarsus, Black bear--Anatomy; Mule deer--Anatomy
Format
application/pdf
Genre/Form
masters theses
Language
English
Rights
Copying of this document in whole or in part is allowable only for scholarly purposes. It is understood, however, that any copying or publication of this thesis for commercial purposes, or for financial gain, shall not be allowed without the author's written permission.
Recommended Citation
Smart, Tamela S., "Carpals and tarsals of mule deer, black bear and human: an osteology guide for the archaeologist" (2009). WWU Graduate School Collection. 19.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/wwuet/19