Investigating the Anatomy of the Stylohyoid Bone of Hoofed Mammals for Archaeological Interpretation
Document Type
Oral Presentation
Campus where you would like to present
SURC Ballroom C/D
Start Date
15-5-2014
End Date
15-5-2014
Keywords
Archaeology, Zooarchaeology, Anthropology
Abstract
Hyoid bones are part of a complex of small bones in the throat region of mammals, including hoofed mammals (artiodactyls). Many archaeological sites with faunal remains lack hyoid bones; however, hyoid bones do occur in sites with large numbers of artiodactyl remains. Hyoid bones have been recovered with butchery marks and used as ornaments in archaeological sites across the Plains and Eastern United States. Hyoid bones are poorly known to many zooarchaeologists, and simple questions, such as how to side these bones, have not been well resolved. This project involved extracting hyoid bones in place from multiple artiodactyls to ensure an adequate sample for determining side, as well as adding to a sample for identifying artiodactyl species. This poster will provide examples of stylohyoid bones from archaeological sites, as well as information for determining side, which is important for the interpretation of cut marks on these bones.
Recommended Citation
Hanson, Sydney; Wakeland, Eric; and Hale, Thomas, "Investigating the Anatomy of the Stylohyoid Bone of Hoofed Mammals for Archaeological Interpretation" (2014). Symposium Of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE). 96.
https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2014/posters/96
Poster Number
37
Additional Mentoring Department
Anthropology and Museum Studies
Investigating the Anatomy of the Stylohyoid Bone of Hoofed Mammals for Archaeological Interpretation
SURC Ballroom C/D
Hyoid bones are part of a complex of small bones in the throat region of mammals, including hoofed mammals (artiodactyls). Many archaeological sites with faunal remains lack hyoid bones; however, hyoid bones do occur in sites with large numbers of artiodactyl remains. Hyoid bones have been recovered with butchery marks and used as ornaments in archaeological sites across the Plains and Eastern United States. Hyoid bones are poorly known to many zooarchaeologists, and simple questions, such as how to side these bones, have not been well resolved. This project involved extracting hyoid bones in place from multiple artiodactyls to ensure an adequate sample for determining side, as well as adding to a sample for identifying artiodactyl species. This poster will provide examples of stylohyoid bones from archaeological sites, as well as information for determining side, which is important for the interpretation of cut marks on these bones.
Faculty Mentor(s)
Lubinski, Patrick