Anthropological Review: Ostatnio dodane
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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 ... -
Is digit ratio (2D:4D) associated with a religious profession? An exploratory study on male Polish seminary students
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Human females demonstrate higher religiosity than men in populations. Digit ratio (2D:4D), being a putative indicator of prenatal testosterone, is associated in varying degrees with characters that show sexual dimorphism. ... -
Osteoarthritis in early modern population from Dąbrówki (Podlaskie Province)
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)The aim of this analized is to evaluate the frequency of osteoarthritis in the early modern population of Dąbrówki (Poland). Evaluation of degenerative joint changes was based on standard methods commonly used in physical ... -
A life on horseback? Prevalence and correlation of metric and non-metric traits of the “horse-riding syndrome“ in an Avar population (7th-8th century AD) in Eastern Austria
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Musculoskeletal stress markers allow the reconstruction of occupational and habitual activity patterns in historical populations. The so-called horse-riding syndrome summarizes several musculoskeletal markers which are ... -
Identification of demographic crises and evaluation of their intensity in the Kujawy region (Central Europe) in the 19th century
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Mortality crises are periods of unusually high mortality resulted from a combination of epidemic episodes, climatic phenomena, historical events and sociopolitical factors. The most pronounced setback in the methodology ... -
Body composition and level of physical activity of elderly people living in north-eastern Poland associated with socioeconomic factors
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Introduction: Studies conducted in various regions of the world have indicated that physical activity level, body composition and socioeconomic variables can be associated. Therefore, the objective of this study was to ... -
Diversity of change in body mass index and skinfold thickness between different study courses within four years of study among the male students in a university in Poland
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Objective: This study examined whether there were significant changes (expectedly increase) in BMI (Body Mass Index), and relative subcutaneous body fat during the four years of study in a university and compared these ... -
Mandibular canal and the arrangement of the neurovascular bundle exit routes in divergent populations
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-09-30)Aim: In face anatomy and surgery, variation in the presence, number, location, and size of the mental foramen is discussed. Knowledge of the location of the mental foramen canal, which may led due to the possibility of ... -
Sex-Based Differences in Age-Related Changes of the Vertebral Column from a Bronze Age Urban Population in Ancient China
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-03-18)The health disparities between males and females in bioarchaeological settings are important indicators of gender-based differences in socioeconomic roles. In this study, sex-based differences of the vertebral column in ... -
Impact of Infectious Disease on Humans and Our Origins
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-03-18)On May 16, 2020, the Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny organized the symposium “Impact of Infectious Disease on Humans and Our Origins”. The symposium aimed to gather experts on infectious diseases ... -
Association of early menarche with elevated BMI, lower body height and relative leg length among 14- to 16-year-old post-menarcheal girls from a Maya community in Yucatan, Mexico
(Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Łódzkiego, 2022-03-18)Human body segments have different timing and tempo of growth. Early menarche (EM) as an indicator of early reproductive maturity results in a shortened height and leg length. Relatively larger trunk may increase risk for ...