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Landmarks in the history of poultry bone biology

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2007

A.H. Sykes
A.H. Sykes
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Walthwaite How, Chapel Stile, Ambleside, Cumbria LA22 9JG, UK
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Abstract

Reports and observations relating to the skeleton and bone biology of the domestic fowl from the mid 16th century onwards have been assembled. Reference is made to early observations on osteology, pneumatic bones, bone growth, vital staining, bone cell microscopy, vitamin D in relation to rickets, genetics, archaeology and the folklore associated with the clavicle.

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Archaeologybiologybonedomestic fowlhistory

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Research Article
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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 48 , Issue 2 , July 1992 , pp. 129 - 146
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1992

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