Ontogenetic changes in femoral cross-sectional geometry during childhood locomotor development.
Karen R SwanRachel IvesLaura A B WilsonLouise T HumphreyPublished in: American journal of physical anthropology (2020)
During ontogeny the femur undergoes distinct morphological phases, which correspond with changes in loading regime. This study illustrates the importance of loading conditions in shaping immature bone morphology. Nonmechanical factors such as changes in hormonal environmental can also impact on this dynamic.