Phalanx Bone.

[Phitoplancton]

Found in washed sand (deep below 10 m). Kiev.

[RichW9090]

Just at a quick glance, looks like a second phalanx of Bison.

Harry will post a comparative picture for you, I'm sure.

[Phitoplancton]

Thanks! I look in Internet..maybe you mean first phalanx? Looks like the first

Today i refresh another topic..i add two vertebrates..I just watch and the big one looks like thoracic vertebrae also bison!

Edited July 28, 2013 by Phitoplancton

[RichW9090]

Second. Notice the ridge between the two articular facets on the proximal end? A first phalanx has a groove between the facets, for the keel on the metapodial. Also, the first phalanx is longer and relatively more gracile than the second.

Edited July 28, 2013 by RichW9090

[Harry Pristis]

You can see bison phalanges here:

http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/gallery/image/27143-bison-phalanges/

[Phitoplancton]

You can see bison phalanges here:

http://www.thefossilforum.com/index.php?/gallery/image/27143-bison-phalanges/

At this photo i have proximal part of phalanx..its not a first its second?

[pinkpantherbeekeeper]

Phitoplancton- I am green with envy on the bones you are finding! Great stuff I think. Put a truck load of sand in a shipping container and send it over here! lol

[Harry Pristis]

At this photo i have proximal part of phalanx..its not a first its second?

You have a middle (= second) phalanx that looks bovid. Compare with these:

[Carl]

Thank you for saying phalanx rather than phalange. I have no comment on the specimen itself...

[RichW9090]

Yes, Carl, but do you know the plural of "atlas" without looking it up?