Mammal Bones and Teeth

An Introductory Guide to Methods of Identification

Simon Hillson

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English

University of London Institute of Archaeology
15 January 2009

Archaeological theory; Archaeological methodology & techniques; Animal physiology; Zoology: Mammals

Series: UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications

This guide is designed as an introduction to the basic methods for identifying mammal bones and teeth. It is intended to highlight for beginners the main points on which identifications can be made on the bulk of bones and teeth from a small range of common Old World mammals.

By: Simon Hillson
Imprint: University of London Institute of Archaeology
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 297mm, Width: 210mm, Spine: 15mm
Weight: 408g
ISBN: 9780905853307
ISBN 10: 090585330X
Series: UCL Institute of Archaeology Publications
Pages: 132
Publication Date: 15 January 2009
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction and Aims2. Animals Included3. Terms, Abbreviations, Divisions and Directions in the Skeleton and Dentition4. Bones and Their Identification5. General Note About the Drawings6. Size and Variation7. Antlers8. Horn Cores9. Cranial Bones10. Teeth11. Tooth Sockets12. Mandible13. Vertebrae14. Ribs15. Scapula16. Humerus17. Radius-ulna18. Innominate Bone19. Femur20. Tibia-fibula21. Carpals22. Tarsals23. Bovid and Cervid Metapodials24. Horse Metapodials25. Metapodials of Cats, Dogs, Pigs, and Humans26. Phalanges27. References28. Index

Simon Hillson is Professor of Bioarchaeology at the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.