TY - JOUR
T1 - Osteological applications of high-resolution computed tomography
T2 - A prehistoric arrow injury
AU - Ryan, Timothy M.
AU - Milner, George R.
PY - 2006/6
Y1 - 2006/6
N2 - In comparison to conventional computed tomography (CT) and radiography, high-resolution CT is a superior means of visualizing and quantifying fine structures in a wide range of materials. Here the shape and size of a chert arrowhead lodged in a 700-year-old tibia from Norris Farms #36, Illinois, are identified, as are the bony response and the arrow's probable trajectory through the bone. The use of high-resolution CT - In this instance, to identify structures down to the level of individual trabeculae - can be used in other archaeological applications when fine details are important and specimens cannot be damaged by invasive (i.e., destructive) procedures.
AB - In comparison to conventional computed tomography (CT) and radiography, high-resolution CT is a superior means of visualizing and quantifying fine structures in a wide range of materials. Here the shape and size of a chert arrowhead lodged in a 700-year-old tibia from Norris Farms #36, Illinois, are identified, as are the bony response and the arrow's probable trajectory through the bone. The use of high-resolution CT - In this instance, to identify structures down to the level of individual trabeculae - can be used in other archaeological applications when fine details are important and specimens cannot be damaged by invasive (i.e., destructive) procedures.
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U2 - 10.1016/j.jas.2005.10.020
DO - 10.1016/j.jas.2005.10.020
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:33645086373
SN - 0305-4403
VL - 33
SP - 871
EP - 879
JO - Journal of Archaeological Science
JF - Journal of Archaeological Science
IS - 6
ER -