Objective This paper aims to provide a quantitative estimation of the representation of
diseases defined as rare today in the bioarchaeological literature and to outline the reasons …

The skeletal dysplasias are a group of more than 450 heritable disorders that affect bone
and cartilage, along with muscles, tendons, and ligaments. Achondroplasia is one of the …

This project aims to test whether geometric morphometric (GM) and trabecular analyses may
be useful tools in identifying talar characteristics related to hypochondroplasia. We …

Skeletal dysplasias are a broad family of genetic disorders, often challenging to diagnose
even in clinical literature without molecular analysis. Some cases of possible skeletal …

Historically, several types of dwarfism have been recorded by the visual arts, including
achondroplasia and pituitary short stature, complementing traditional osteological stud‑ies …

Congenital skeletal disorders are a heterogeneous group of anomalies that become evident
during gestation. They are expressed in the shape and growth of the bones during …

The primary aim of this study is to develop and demonstrate an approach through which
human skeletal remains can be used to explore impairment and disability in the past in a …

This paper introduces a disability perspective to sensory explorations of Roman material
culture. Exploration of the senses often assume a non-disabled, adult perspective; however …

Skeletal dysplasia is mainly caused by genetic mutations or endocrine abnormality. In this
study, a case of disproportionate dwarfism from the Iron Age Beishenjiaqiao cemetery in …

The emergence of the philosophical movement of phenomenology is credited to have
inspired the reengagement of the academic arena with sensorial experience (Hamilakis …