In humans, mutations in the PIEZO2 gene, which encodes for a mechanosensitive ion
channel, were found to result in skeletal abnormalities including scoliosis and hip dysplasia …

In tetrapods, the scapular and pelvic girdles perform the important function of anchoring the
limbs to the trunk of the body and facilitating the movement of each appendage. This shared …

Anthropogeny is a classic term encompassing transdisciplinary investigations of the origins
of the human species. Comparative anthropogeny is a systematic comparison of humans …

The pelvis is an anatomically complex and functionally informative bone that contributes
directly to both human locomotion and obstetrics. Because of the pelvis' important role in …

Mandibular reconstruction in pediatric patients has some unique considerations. The
method of reconstruction has to factor in the growth potential of the neo-mandible, the native …

Background: The Judet-Letournel classification has been widely used to diagnose
acetabular fractures since it was proposed. However, there has been growing evidence of …

The hip joint is a ball and socket joint that is the point of articulation between the head of the
femur and the acetabulum of the pelvis. The joint is a diarthrodial joint with its inherent …

The obstetrical dilemma describes the competing demands that a bipedally adapted pelvis
and a large‐brained neonate place on human childbirth and is the predominant model …

Human adolescent and adult skeletons exhibit sexual dimorphism in the pelvis. However,
the degree of sexual dimorphism of the human pelvis during prenatal development remains …

The pelvis is a group of fused bones and may be considered the first step in the linkage of
the axial skeleton (bones of the head, neck, and vertebrae) to the lower appendages. The …