Using Classifications to Identify Pathological and Taphonomic Modifications on Ancient Bones
Do "Taphognomonic" Criteria Exist
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4693503 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Corron, Louise K Corron (0000-0002-4788-6203, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique, corresponding author), J-b Huchet, Jean‐bernard Huchet (0000-0002-3906-6934, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), Frédéric Santos (0000-0003-1445-3871, Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique), O Dutour (0000-0001-8134-788X, Western University) |
| Year | 2017 |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue | 1-2 |
| Pages | 1-18 |
| Publication date | 2017-04-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Cahiers du Centre de recherches anthropologiques (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1297-7810 • E-ISSN: 1777-5469 |
| Publisher | OpenEdition (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1007/s13219-016-0176-3 |
| OpenAlex | W2586072330 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 10 |
| References cited | 38 |
Pathological and taphonomic agents can sometimes produce bone modifications that seem indistinguishable from one another, even to an experienced eye. The aim of this study is to propose a classification system to identify modifications observed on skeletal elements from different environmental and chronological contexts, with similar morphologies but varied aetiologies. Two types of classifications, empirical and statistical, were constructed, tested by two independent observers and compared. This classification system aims to categorise, differentiate and identify pathological and taphonomic bone modifications. In this paper, we identify several taphonomic criteria and propose a new term, "taphognomonic", to characterise criteria that are specific to particular taphonomic agents. The two classification methods complement each other by providing precise (empirical classification) and reliable (statistical classification) diagnostic criteria. Finally, criteria are highlighted to differentiate pseudo-pathological from pathological bone modifications, the ultimate goal being to reduce the risk of misdiagnosis
Biology · Pathological · Pathology · Taphonomy · Archaeological Research and Protection · Computer Science · Ecology · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies · Medicine · Paleopathology and ancient diseases
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| Unique citing works | 10 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 1,25 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2026 (9) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 9 |