Anthropological Review: Recent submissions
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Spina Bifida Sacralis Occulta from Ancient Greek Sicily (Pozzanghera Necropolis, Leontinoi, 6th–4th Century BC): Anatomical, Anthropological and Ethnomedical Considerations on the Insular Presentation of this Congenital Anomaly
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-06-29)In this article a case of spina bifida sacralis occulta (SBSO) from the Pozzanghera necropolis of the ancient Greek colony of Leontinoi (Sicily) and archaeologically dated to the 6th–4th century BC is morphologically ... -
The ontogeny of the postcranial skeleton in saddle-back tamarins, Leontocebus fuscicollis and callimicos, Callimico goeldii (Callitrichidae, Primates)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-06-29)Ontogenetic studies of callitrichid anatomy are limited to research focused mainly on postcranial skeleton of adults. The goal of this study is to compare the ontogeny of postcranial skeletal development in Goeldi’s monkeys ... -
Trends in body size and prevalence of underweight and overweight in 7–9 year old children from eastern Poland between 2006 and 2021
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-28)Malnutrition and the overnutrition of children and adolescents is a severe problem in most countries. Aim of the study: Determination of fifteen-year changes in body height, and BMI in girls and boys living in towns and ... -
Do the short die young? Evidence from a large sample of deceased Polish adults
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-30)Body height is associated with various socioeconomic and health-related outcomes. Despite numerous studies, the relationship between stature and longevity remains uncertain. This study explores the association between ... -
Sexual variation in the inter-triradial distance of the palm among Bengali Hindu population of Kolkata, India
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-30)Palm prints are one of the most important forensic tools for human identification in medico-legal investigation. Palm prints are often used for forensic sex estimation to narrow down the pool of suspects through a process ... -
Sarcopenia: prevalence and its main risk factors in older women
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-28)Introduction: Sarcopenia is a major public health concern. It is defined as a progressive and generalized skeletal muscle disorder that is associated with an increased likelihood of falls, fractures, physical disability, ... -
Sex estimation using measurements of the proximal femur in a historical population from Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-28)Sex estimation is one of the most important components in assessing the biological profile of an individual. In an archaeological context, the pelvis, which is the most dimorphic part of the skeleton, is often poorly ... -
Case study of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease observed in Radom (Poland, 18th–19th century) with literature review
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-28)The aim of this study is to present the pathological lesions observed in a skeleton (male, about 35–38 years old) from Radom (Poland), dated to the 18th–19th century. Bone changes were observed in both femurs and both ... -
Osteoporosis and vertebral trabecular bone health: an historico-anthropological perspective
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-28)This brief review article aims to recapitulate the history of osteoporosis from the most ancient observations to the current clinical definition, by offering a perspective on trabecular bone health and degeneration, which ... -
Craniofacial pathologies in an early adolescent from the Funnel Beaker site of Modřice, Czechia
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-03-30)Several craniofacial pathologies are present in an early adolescent from a cemetery (n = 22) associated with a Neolithic Funnel Beaker culture in Modřice, Czechia.The objective of the study was to document anomalies on the ... -
Anatomical variations of the flexor carpi ulnaris in the fetal period
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-16)Introduction: The Flexor Carpi Ulnaris (FCU) is a part of the palmar the forearm muscle group and one of the most important muscles for upper limb functioning - is responsible for flexion and adduction of the hand at the ... -
Differences in lifestyle between students of medical and biological fields of study in Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-16)Students are a specific social group characterized by different lifestyle behaviours.The aim of the study was to determine whether there are lifestyle differences between students of medical and biological fields from three ... -
Prevalence of wormian bones worldwide: a critical review
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-16)Wormian bones (WB) are the irregular bone structures developed from additional centers of ossification. Although they are commonly found in healthy individuals, under certain conditions (number >10, mosaic pattern, large ... -
Maternal risk factors associated with term low birth weight in India: A review
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)Low birth weight is one of the leading factors for infant morbidity and mortality. To a large extent affect, various maternal risk factors are associated with pregnancy outcomes by increasing odds of delivering an infant ... -
Level of oxytocin prior to rugby and handball matches: An exploratory study among groups of Polish players
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-16)The aim of the present exploratory study was to assess the changes in urinary oxytocin (OT) concentration during the period between five days before, and on the day of match, among rugby and handball players. Nine male ... -
Assessment of the obesity based on voice perception
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)Human voice is an extremely important biological signal which contains information about sex, age, emotional state, health and physical features of a speaker. Estimating a physical appearance from a vocal cue can be an ... -
Anthropometric characteristic and body composition of female students involved in volleyball training
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)There have been only few studies investigating the anthropometric characteristics of female volleyball players. These studies have revealed a positive influence of volleyball training on the physical development and fitness ... -
A violent structure. Southern perspective on the practice of forensic anthropology as a public service
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)Global South perspective rarely reaches the academic vanguard. While they represent over 80% of the world population, the voices from less developed regions often are ignored in academic debate. This fact produces an ... -
A morphological comparison between a death mask of the American Prophet Joseph Smith and a photograph likely to depict him
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2023-01-03)Application of forensic identification methods to establish authenticity of a historical photograph is made. Joseph Smith Junior was the Prophet and founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, often referred ... -
Factors associated with low birth weight among tribal and non-tribal population in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey-4 (2015–2016)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)The tribal population (8.6%) is vulnerable to neonatal mortality and morbidity in India. Birth weight is an important decisive factor for most neonatal survival and postnatal development. The present study aims to compare ...