Chippewa Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I have found several of these over the years and always wonder what they are. Having trouble ID'ing it, so if anyone knows, please enlighten me. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhounensis Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 White tail deer calcaneum. The bone in the hind leg that connects to the astragalus. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chippewa Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 Thanks for that! I see that now. I had (incorrectly) eliminated calcaneum as a possibility because I was convinced that the bone had a joint at both ends. I think you can see what I mean in the second picture, the end of the bone appears to be formed to accommodate a joint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Cal is correct -deer. Here is a predator Calcaneum to compare. The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhounensis Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I believe what you're seeing in the second picture, is where the Achilles tendon attaches to the calcaneum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 5 hours ago, calhounensis said: I believe what you're seeing in the second picture, is where the Achilles tendon attaches to the calcaneum. Exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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