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proboscidean patella?


garyc

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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!

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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.

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Nice Find, and in pristine shape.  I love finding (and identifying) these larger bones, It is somewhat unusual to find them complete. 

 

Happy hunting!!!

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