Joint Diseases in Animal Paleopathology: Veterinary Approach
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چکیده
Animal bones are common archaeological finds and it is well-recognised that their detailed study provides important information about past human activities (7, 8, 9).The major part of faunal assemblages are domestic animals skeletal remains (27). The identification and correct description of pathological changes plays significant role in understanding of the human-animal interactions in daily life in the past (15). Usually, osteological changes observed in the past within animal bones are the result of human activity and the character JOINT DISEASES IN ANIMAL PALEOPATHOLOGY: VETERINARY APPROACH
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