Paleopathology Case 46

Excavation from the island of Guam, Latte phase AD 800-1000. Female: age 40. Images shows bones from 2 thumbs and 5 finger distal phalanges from distal ends. In 2 of the specimens, little remains but the proximal end plate. Four of the proximal end plates appear normal, three are flared and cupped.

Submitted by Bernardo Arriaza and Diane Grembly

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Case 46 Thumbs and finger bones

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Updated February 23, 2006