Lam, Y. M., Pearson, O., Marean, C. W. and Chen, X. (2003). Bone density studies in zooarchaeology. J Archaeol Sci 30 (12). Vol 30(12), pp. 1701-1708.

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Title:		 Bone density studies in zooarchaeology
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Issue:		 J Archaeol Sci 30 (12)
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Series:		 Journal of Archaeological Science
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Volume:		 30 (12)
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Page Start/End:		 1701 - 1708
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Abstract:		 Accurate bone density data are essential for assessing the influence of destructive processes in archaeological faunal assemblages but the diversity of methods employed by different researchers to derive density values has resulted in recent confusion. The different sets of density data currently available to zooarchaeologists vary tremendously in their accuracy. The authors review and evaluate the different techniques employed in the research of bone density patterns of mammalian fauna. Computed tomography produces the most accurate density data. For elements without medullary cavities, photon densitometry may provide density values of similar accuracy but only if a method of cross-sectional shape-adjustment is applied.
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Author:		 Y M Lam
Osbjorn M Pearson
Curtis W Marean
Xingbin Chen
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Year of Publication:		 2003
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Bone (Auto Detected Subject)
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Bones (Animal) (BIAB)
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Note:		 Author Keywords: Bone density; Zooarchaeology; Taphonomy; Photon densitometry; Computed tomography; Shape adjustment
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Created Date:		 28 Apr 2004