Identification of fragmentary bone from the Pacific

Greenlee, Diana M.; Dunnell, Robert C.

doi:10.1016/j.jas.2009.11.029

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“…Additionally areas of plexiform bone were noted in dog femora, consistent with reports by Enlow and Brown [25] and Greenle and Dunnell [32].…”

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“…Bone histomorphology differs among species mainly due to differences related to growth and development rates [19,22], forms of locomotion [39], adaptive responses, mechanical influences, total body size [26] and differences related to metabolism [32]. Apart from factors associated with these specie differences, a number of features have also been identified that affects the general histological appearance of bone and include factors such as pathology, nutritional deficiencies, postural and weight changes and even variations in feeding habits [26].…”

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A histomorphological analysis of human and non-human femora

2013

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Histology is used to describe post-mortem bone alterations, trauma, pathology, age estimation and to separate human and nonhuman bones. Many scholars are however not familiar with the intricate and variable microstructure of bone and due to the complex nature of some classification systems, bone histomorphology is often incorrectly described or identified. Little information is available on the histomorphology of nonhuman bones found in southern Africa and therefore the aim of this study was to describe the histomorphology of nonhuman species commonly found in southern Africa, namely, impala and monkeys, along with cat, dog, cow, sheep, equid and pig. Human femora were included for comparative purposes. The periosteal surface of femora was described and focused only on the arrangements of vascular canals, primary osteons and secondary osteons. The results compared favourably to other studies and also added a histomorphological description of impala femora which consisted of primary vascular longitudinal bone tissue. A large degree of overlap and combinations of bone tissue types was observed as well as evidence that allow animals from similar taxonomic orders to be grouped together. Primary vascular bone was primarily observed in artiodactyls (cow, pig, sheep and impala), while Haversian bone was recognised in carnivores (cat and dog), perissodactyla (horses and donkeys) and primates. These differences can be used to exclude human from unknown bone fragments and also serve to caution investigators when using animal models to infer human bone tissue responses to thermal damage, ballistic trauma, etc., as bone tissue types different to that of human bone may respond differently.

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“…Additionally areas of plexiform bone were noted in dog femora, consistent with reports by Enlow and Brown [25] and Greenle and Dunnell [32].…”

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confidence: 90%

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A histomorphological analysis of human and non-human femora

2013

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“…Regarding the blood supply of compact bone, each Haversian canal contains blood vessels and nerves supported by loose connective tissue (Watkins 2010). Blood vessels are also present in vascular canals of primary osteons (Greenlee & Dunnell 2010). The lumenal surface of blood vessels is lined by endothelial cells that play a key role in a wide variety of physiological and pathological processes (Prozialeck et al 2006).…”

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Acute and subchronic co-administrations to cadmium, diazinon and selenium induce apparent osteoporotic symptoms in adult male rats

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Cadmium (Cd) and diazinon (DZN) are known to be environmental risk factors for various bone diseases including osteoporosis. Selenium (Se), an essential constituent of many antioxidant enzymes, has in higher concentrations negative effects on the bone. The present study was aimed to investigate possible changes in femoral bone of adult male rats after their acute and subchronic exposures to Cd, DZN and Se. A total of 30 male Wistar rats were randomized into three experimental groups. The rats in the group A (4-months-old) were injected intraperitoneally with a mixture of 2 mg CdCl2 kg −1 , 20 mg DZN kg −1 and 2 mg Na2SeO3 kg −1 body weight and killed 36 h after xenobiotics had been injected. In the group B, young males (1-month-old) were administered with a combination of 30 mg CdCl2 L −1 , 40 mg DZN L −1 and 5 mg Na2SeO3 L −1 in their drinking water, for 90 days. Ten 4-months-old males without toxicant supplementation served as a control group (C). After treatment period, detailed histological analysis of femoral bone was performed in each group. Our results revealed apparent osteoporotic symptoms (resorption lacunae, osteoporotic fractures) in rats from groups A and B. Moreover, histomorphometrical evaluation showed reduced bone vascularization (constricted primary osteons' vascular canals and Haversian canals) and weakness mechanical properties of bones (smaller size of the secondary osteons) in these rats in comparison with those of the control group. Our study demonstrates for the first time that acute and subchronic co-administrations to Cd, DZN and Se induce evident manifestation characteristics of osteoporosis in male rats.

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“…Harsányi, 1993;Hillier and Bell, 2007;Croker et al, 2009;Greenlee and Dunnell, 2009;Mulhern and Ubelaker, 2012). This differentiation is possible because humans have a scattered distribution of cortical osteons, as well as of primary bone types, when compared with other mature mammals that have a plexiform pattern (e.g.…”

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Paleohistology and the study of human remains: past, present and future approaches

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Keenleyside

2016

rev arg antrop biol

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The invention of the microscope revolutionized the course of human knowledge. This instrument changed the face of science and of previous beliefs, expanded the horizons of knowledge, and challenged philosophical and scientific thought, especially in the field of natural sciences and medicine. In the domain of bioarchaeology, the introduction of histological techniques was important; not only to identify body tissues and to diagnose diseases in mummified remains, KeywoRdS microscopy; dry bone remains; multiple approaches but also to understand bone and teeth microstructure, and associated patterns of response to environmental constraints. In this paper a critical review of the major contributions of histology to the growing body of knowledge in paleopathology and bioarchaeology will be presented, focusing on the current multiple applications of microscopy, its limitations, and its future challenges. Rev Arg Antrop Biol 18(2), 2016. doi:10.17139/raab.2016.0018.02.02 PAlABRAS ClAve microscopía, restos humanos, múltiples enfoquesReSUMeN La invención del microscopio ha revolucionado el curso del conocimiento humano. Este instrumento cambió la "cara" de la ciencia y de las creencias anteriores, amplió los horizontes del conocimiento y retó al pensamiento filosófico y científico, especialmente en el campo de las ciencias naturales y la medicina. En el dominio de la bioarqueología, la introducción de técnicas histológicas fue determinante, no sólo para identificar los tejidos del cuerpo y diagnosticar enfermedades en restos momificados, sino también para comprender la microestructura y dinámica de los huesos y los dientes, y los patrones asociados de respuesta a las restricciones ambientales. En este trabajo se presenta una revisión crítica de las principales contribuciones de la histología al creciente cuerpo de conocimientos de la paleopatología y la bioarqueología, con énfasis en las actuales aplicaciones de la microscopía, sus limitaciones y los desafíos para el futuro.

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Identification of fragmentary bone from the Pacific

Cited by 36 publications

References 62 publications

A histomorphological analysis of human and non-human femora

A histomorphological analysis of human and non-human femora

Acute and subchronic co-administrations to cadmium, diazinon and selenium induce apparent osteoporotic symptoms in adult male rats

Paleohistology and the study of human remains: past, present and future approaches

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