ANT 3520 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Regression Analysis, Long Bone, Calcaneus
17 Feb 2016
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Stature- standing height: body proportion fairly consistent from person to person within populations, predictable relationship between limb length and stature allows for the estimation of overall height from long bone length. Wing span usually equals stature, unless trauma has been. Bergmann"s and allen"s rules experienced: allen"s rule. Populations living in cold climates tend to have shorter limbs than those in warm climates: bergmann"s rule. Populations living in cold climates tend to have more body mass relative to overall body size than those who live in warm climates: both relate to surface area to volume ratio. Surface area is where you release body heat (helps to keep warm. Within a population, males are taller than females on average (15%) and limb when you have less surface area) proportions are different by sex: therefore, need to determine sex before determining stature, twin show that: 10% environmental: men have longer femora. Methods: direct measurement of rearticulated skeleton (developed by dr.
