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Morphoclinal variation in the anthropoid shoulder.

R S Corruccini, R L Ciochon

    American Journal of Physical Anthropology
    |May 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Shoulder joint organization reveals a shared evolutionary path for hominoids, suggesting monophyletic origins. Convergent primate evolution did not significantly alter shoulder morphology.

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    Area of Science:

    • Primate anatomy
    • Evolutionary biology
    • Comparative morphology

    Background:

    • The evolutionary relationships among primates, particularly hominoids (apes and humans), are a key area of study.
    • Understanding shared and distinct anatomical features is crucial for reconstructing primate evolutionary history.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the shoulder joint organization across anthropoid primates.
    • To determine if shoulder morphology supports a monophyletic origin for hominoid distinctions.
    • To assess the degree of shoulder morphology convergence in primates behaviorally and functionally similar to hominoids.

    Main Methods:

    • Morphocline analysis of shoulder joint organization in anthropoid primates.
    • Metrical testing of anatomical features.

    Main Results:

    • A clear morphocline was identified in the shoulder joint organization among anthropoid primates.
    • The metrical data support the hypothesis that hominoid distinctions are monophyletic.
    • Primates exhibiting behavioral and functional convergence with hominoids showed limited or no convergence in shoulder morphology.

    Conclusions:

    • The study provides strong evidence for the monophyletic origin of hominoid shoulder morphology.
    • Shoulder joint organization serves as a reliable indicator of evolutionary relationships within primates.
    • Functional and behavioral convergence does not necessarily equate to parallel evolutionary changes in skeletal morphology.

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