Paleopathology Case 57

This material was excavated at the Carrier Mills site in southern Ilinois (dated 7000-5000 BP). The material consists of a portion of dorsal lumbar spine composed of five vertebrae and associated intervertebral disc. On cut surface, the intervertebral discs appear preserved and calcified.

Submitted by Dr. Kenneth P. H. Pritzker and Dr. Bruce Rothschild

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Image A

Case 57 Dorsal lumbar

 
Image B
Case 57 Intervertebral discs

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Updated March 7, 2006