Anterior diaphyseal curvature of the femur and tibia has biomechanical consequences during unloaded uphill locomotion
Journal: Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
Year: 2023

The biomechanics of limb bone curvature are complex, and though anterior curvature clearly exhibits some relationship with behavior, the mechanisms shaping it and its biomechanical purpose remain unclear. Among both Neanderthals and humans, anterior limb bone curvature correlates strongly with other limb bone adaptations known to reflect high mobility, particularly in steep variable terrain. We developed a computational musculoskeletal model to test the impact of opposing patterns of human femor