{"product_id":"dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn277","title":"Theropod Metacarpal, Alberta (disposition #001590)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is a partial \u003cstrong\u003emetacarpal\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eor phalanx\u003c\/strong\u003e from an unidentified \u003cstrong\u003etheropod dinosaur\u003c\/strong\u003e. These bones helped make up the individual digits in the dinosaur's hand or wrist. Theropod bones, like a modern bird's, are commonly hollow which make them delicate and less likely to survive the ravages of geologic time. Finding partial theropod phalanges are uncommon, never mind complete ones. Unfortunately this specimen is absent the proximal end of the phalanx but has preserved the distal end, which is a lot more interesting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe specimen’s most distinctive features are its rounded articular contours and the pronounced depression on the side of the joint end. These anatomical details remain clearly visible despite the missing shaft, offering a closer look at the structure of a dinosaur’s hand. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePart of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this specimen combines recognizable joint anatomy with established collection provenance. Its preserved three-dimensional form makes it an interesting addition to an Alberta dinosaur collection or a display exploring dinosaur skeletal anatomy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLegal Status:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This specimen is legally available for private ownership and resale under Alberta Disposition Certificate #001590. A copy of the disposition documentation will accompany the specimen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/pages\/alberta-fossils-disposition-ownership-legal-status\" title=\"Alberta Fossils: Disposition, Ownership \u0026amp; Legal Status\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn more about Alberta fossils and the disposition process.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Therapoda (exact species undetermined)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Late Cretaceous (Campanian or 74.8 - 77.5 million years ago)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dinosaur Park or Oldman formation (Belly River\/Judith River Group)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocality:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e North of Brooks, Alberta, Canada\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4 x 3.5 x 2.5 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Harvey Negrich Collection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlberta Disposition Certificate Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 001590 (specimen \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e#HN277\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) issued July 7, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53280823247130,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/6011\/1386\/files\/dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn277-01.jpg?v=1793572604","url":"https:\/\/keithrocks.ca\/products\/dinosaur-metatarsal-alberta-hn277","provider":"Rocky Mountain Minerals and Fossils","version":"1.0","type":"link"}