Metatarsophalangeal proportions of Homo naledi
Post-cranial differences between extant apes and humans include differences in the length, shape and size of bone elements relative to each other; i.e. differences in proportions. Foot proportions are influenced by the different functional requirements of climbing and bipedal locomotion. Phalangeal...
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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2019-05-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/4662 |