Tappen N C
Am J Phys Anthropol. 1976 Mar;44(2):373-7. doi: 10.1002/ajpa.1330440219.
Weathering cracks have been demonstrated to be equivalent to split-lines in compact bone. The amount of cracking becomes more extensive with time. Advanced weathering cracks have the potential for giving more complete information on orientation patterns than split-lines. They can also be superior in accuracy and objectivity of results obtained, in preserving the original condition of the bone, and in elimination of much of the work involved in making split-line preparations.
风化裂纹已被证明等同于致密骨中的劈裂线。随着时间的推移，裂纹数量会变得更加广泛。与劈裂线相比，高级风化裂纹有可能提供关于取向模式的更完整信息。在保留骨的原始状态以及消除制作劈裂线标本所涉及的大量工作方面，它们在获得结果的准确性和客观性方面也可能更具优势。
