Phylogenetic and environmental effects on limb bone structure in gorillas.

Christopher B RuffM Loring BurgessJuho-Antti JunnoAntoine MudakikwaChristophe P E ZollikoferMarcia S Ponce de LeónShannon C McFarlin

Published in: American journal of physical anthropology (2018)

Long bone diaphyseal strength proportions in gorillas are developmentally plastic, reflecting behavior, while length and articular proportions are much more genetically canalized. These findings have implications for interpreting morphological variation among fossil taxa.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
soft tissue
bone loss
bone regeneration
postmenopausal women
body composition