Comparative morphometric analysis of the proximal femur of African hominids and felids
Size and shape of the mammalian proximal femur and taxon-specific distinctions in the relative proportions of the proximal articulation, the femoral neck and the proximal femoral diaphysis, are critical determinants in its adaptation to differential biomechanical stresses and observed locomotor habi...
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Language: | English |
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Academy of Science of South Africa
2015-09-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Science |
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Online Access: | https://www.sajs.co.za/article/view/3769 |