The throwing hypothesis and hominid origins

Bibliographic Collection:

MOCA Reference, APE

Publication Type: Journal Article

Authors: Knüsel, C. J.

Year of Publication: 1992

Journal: Human Evolution

Volume: 7

Pagination: 1–7

Publication Language: eng

ISSN: 1824-310X

Abstract:

Fifer (1987) has provided a very useful hypothesis to explain the advent of bipedal gait and locomotion. Through re-focusing attention on a functional argument centred on throwing behaviour he has invigorated the debate surrounding the origins of thehominidae. The present article provides evidence of plastic and pathological osteological indicators of throwing that may aid in more precisely elucidating the timing of this adaptative event and its subsequent development.

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02437473

DOI: 10.1007/BF02437473

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