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Bison, Deer, Or Cow Bones?


LanceH

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What are these two jaws and leg bone?

I'm thinking from other internet pics I have a bison jaw (left), deer jaw (right), and cow leg bone??

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Lance

The leg bone is a metapodial, also known as a cannon bone. I think metapodial is a catch all term for both metatarsals and metacarpals, but I don't mind being corrected by someone better versed.

Grüße,

Daniel A. Wöhr aus Südtexas

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Thanks for the confirmation on the left jaw and the correction on the right jaw! The right jaw is missing the back end and gave it a longer narrower appearance that made me think deer although the teeth are identical which I noted in the field.

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