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Calcaneus secundarius: an osteo-archaeological note.

T Anderson1

  • 1Department of Prehistory and Archeology, Sheffield University, Yorkshire, England.

American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|December 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

The calcaneus secundarius, a foot bone variant, is often undetected in living people. However, archaeological evidence suggests this anatomical trait may be more common than previously believed.

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Area of Science:

  • Paleoanthropology
  • Anatomy
  • Genetics

Background:

  • The calcaneus secundarius is a minor anatomical variation of the human foot.
  • Its prevalence in contemporary populations remains largely unquantified due to its subclinical nature.

Observation:

  • This anatomical variant is readily identifiable in skeletal remains.
  • Osteo-archeological findings indicate a potentially higher frequency of calcaneus secundarius than historically assumed.

Findings:

  • The study explores the etiology behind the development of the calcaneus secundarius trait.
  • Analysis suggests the trait's potential utility in estimating biological distances within past populations.

Implications:

  • Understanding the prevalence of calcaneus secundarius can offer insights into human population dynamics.
  • This trait may serve as a valuable marker in bioarcheological research for population comparisons.

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