Dear All,
I have a specimen which comprises the three most caudal of the lumbar
vertebra from a horse. The caudal most 2 are almost completely fused
together along the transverse processes and the vertebral bodies are mostly
fused as well. The most cranial vertebra has lost its transverse processes
(mechanical damage) but is joined to the lower one by an area of extra bone.
(This has snapped during excavation) revealing a porous area of spongey bone
on the right side of the ventral surface. The surface of this area of extra
bone is as smooth as the surronding anatomically normal bone.
My question is are these features likely to be congenital or aquired during
life.
Any suggestions?
Sylvia
Sylvia Warman
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