garyc Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I found this in pleistocene river gravel on the Brazos River. There are a lot of references to patellae on the forum, but it seems this bone is often confused with carpals. So, I'm looking for confirmation that this is either a mammoth or mastodon patella or carpal. I'm leaning toward patella from what I've seen so far. It measures 6.5in X 4.25in X 2.75in. Thanks for looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calhounensis Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Looks like a proboscidean patella. There is not much else it could be at that size. There is only one articulating face, something you'd expect to see on a patella and not on most carpals/tarsals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyc Posted February 9, 2017 Author Share Posted February 9, 2017 I was pretty confident, but always nice to hear it from someone else. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellseeker Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Nice Find, and in pristine shape. I love finding (and identifying) these larger bones, It is somewhat unusual to find them complete. Happy hunting!!! The White Queen ".... in her youth she could believe "six impossible things before breakfast" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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