Really interesting basic similarity of Nean male and Homo sapiens female pelvis, with ancestral (plesiomorphic) morphology, while Hsap males have forward migration of hip joint, which could allow more efficient long-distance walking. Presumably obstetric constraints here.
#locomotion #Pleistocene #hominin
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Neandertal pelvis reveals specialized walking apparatus in human males - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Neandertal pelvis reveals specialized walking apparatus in human malesNature