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Kebara 2 Neanderthal pelvis: first look at a complete inlet
American Journal of Physical Anthropology
|June 1, 1987
Summary
The Kebara Cave Neanderthal pelvis, though possessing a long superior pubic ramus, has a pelvic inlet size similar to modern humans. Its unique shape is linked to biomechanics, not childbirth.
Area of Science:
- Paleoanthropology
- Human Evolution
- Skeletal Biology
Background:
- Neanderthal pelvic morphology is incompletely understood.
- Previous assumptions linked Neanderthal pelvic structure to obstetric functions.
- Intact Neanderthal remains are rare.