Table 18.3. Comparison of Proximal and Distal Humeri and Tibiae in Cottontails and Sciurids from Three Sites

Castle Rock Pueblo Kenzie Dawn Hamlet Stanton's Site
Cottontail
    Proximal tibia + proximal humerus 6 13 6
    Distal tibia + distal humerus 47 33 30
    Distal:proximal ratio 8:1 2.5:1 5:1
Sciurids
    Proximal tibia + proximal humerus 6 10 6
    Distal tibia + distal humerus 13 11 9
    Distal:proximal ratio 2:1 1:1 1.5:1