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{"title":"Multi-Isotope Analysis Reveals Human Millet-Based Diets and Limited Mobility in the Central Plains of China ca. 5000 Years Ago","authors":"Xueye Wang,&nbsp;Doudou Cao,&nbsp;Wanfa Gu,&nbsp;Qingli Wei,&nbsp;Xianglong Chen,&nbsp;Ruojing Zhang,&nbsp;Lanpo Ding,&nbsp;Zihua Tang,&nbsp;Xiaoxiao Teng,&nbsp;Tianyi Wang,&nbsp;Jiaxing Zou,&nbsp;Yujie Qiu,&nbsp;Qiaomei Fu,&nbsp;Haibing Yuan","doi":"10.1002/oa.3407","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3407","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Unlike the unification of the Miaodigou culture, the late Yangshao period in the Central Plains of ancient China is marked by regional cultural diversity and external influences, necessitating more research into human subsistence and mobility patterns during this period. However, there has been a long-time lack of direct evidence for the mobility of Yangshao populations. The present study, therefore, aims to address this gap by reconstructing human dietary practices and mobility over 600 years (~3500–2900 <span>bc</span>) at the Qingtai site in the Central Plains, using a direct radiocarbon dating alongside strontium, carbon, and nitrogen isotope analyses of human remains. Our findings reveal a consistent millet-based diet and stable pig-based protein sources, with minimal dietary variation over time. Additionally, this study provides the first strontium isotope data for the late Yangshao period to date, which might suggest limited human mobility during this period. We infer that the stability of the self-sufficient millet-based economy and sedentary lifestyle not only supported population growth but also contributed significantly to the development of social complexity and economic stability during the late Yangshao period in the Central Plains.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300474","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Dento-Alveolar Infectious Diseases Among Hunter-Gatherers From Northeast and Central Chubut Province (Argentina) During the Late Holocene","authors":"Cynthia Daniela Pandiani,&nbsp;Jorge Suby,&nbsp;Gabriela Millán,&nbsp;Paula Novellino","doi":"10.1002/oa.3406","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3406","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Hunter-gatherers are often assumed to be less affected by dento-alveolar infections due to limited carbohydrate intake. Many studies, however, used outdated methods, suggesting that data from these societies need revision. This paper aims to assess whether late Holocene hunter-gatherers from Chubut Province (Argentina) exhibited a high frequency of caries and periapical lesions (PL) despite their reduced carbohydrate intake; explore whether different diets and environments between coastal and valley populations produced differences in oral infections; and investigate whether European contact negatively impacted oral health. The sample included 38 adults (638 teeth and 1031 alveoli). Caries and PL (granulomas, cysts, and chronic abscesses) were recorded and compared across sex, age, subregions (coast and valley), and temporal periods (precontact and postcontact). Dento-alveolar infections affected 71.1% of individuals (caries: 47.4%; PL: 36.8%) and correlated with dental wear and AMTL, suggesting underestimation of lesions. Caries were more frequent in young (60%) than in middle (52.6%) or old adults (22.2%), whereas PL mainly affected old (77.7%) compared to young (10%) and middle adults (31.6%). Caries were similar in both sexes (47.4%), whereas males had a higher frequency of PL (52.6%). No significant differences were found between coastal (caries 57.1%, PL: 38.1%) and valley populations (caries: 35.3%, PL: 35.3%). Periapical lesions were restricted to precontact period (61.1%), whereas caries were more frequent postcontact (66.7%). Hunter-gatherers from central Patagonia had a higher frequency of dento-alveolar infections than expected. Cysts were more common PL, likely due to lack of treatment before antibiotics. With respect to dietary groups, results suggest that environmental factors, cultural practices, or oral hygiene played a key role. A higher frequency of caries was recorded during postcontact, possibly linked to processed food consumption, whereas the abrasive precontact diet and higher dental wear may explain the increased PL frequency. This study enhances understanding of pathological diversity among past hunter-gatherers, considering diet, environment, and chronology. It also offers insights into the evolution of oral infectious diseases and their impact on human societies.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300018","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Assessing Histotaphonomy: A Pilot Study Using Image Analysis for Quantitative Scoring of Bone Diagenesis","authors":"Lolita Trenchat,&nbsp;Nicolas Vanderesse,&nbsp;Eric Pubert,&nbsp;Yannick Lefrais,&nbsp;Katrien Van de Vijver,&nbsp;Sacha Kacki,&nbsp;Eline M. J. Schotsmans","doi":"10.1002/oa.3404","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3404","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This pilot study focusses on improving the methodological approach of histotaphonomy by integrating image analysis software for assessing bone diagenesis in both bone histological sections and microcomputed tomography (μ-CT) scans of the same bone slice. Femurs and ribs from six individuals buried at the churchyard of St. Anne in Koekelberg (Belgium, 1833–1916) were analyzed with μ-CT and histology (light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy). Bone diagenesis was scored visually by the assessor, as well as quantitatively by image analysis. The results suggest that image analysis is an effective quantitative scoring method, eliminating subjectivity bias, specifically regarding the precision in percentage calculation of preserved areas which aids in assigning the right category of the Oxford Histological Index. However, algorithm limitations can affect the accuracy and reliability of the results, hence specialized expertise is advised. The taphonomic results show that bacterial degradation was similar within and between rib and femur of the same individual but varied between individuals depending on burial treatment (wooden versus zinc-lined coffins). Other inter-skeletal differences were caused by biological parameters such as the amount of primary lamellar bone. This study demonstrates the accuracy of quantitative scoring by advancements in technology such as image analysis, creating a basis for the incorporation of machine learning algorithms in future histotaphonomy studies. It also stresses the importance of using both histology and μ-CT as complementary methods.</p>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-04-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oa.3404","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144299928","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Earliest Evidence of Deliberate Ivory Processing Dates Back to Around 0.4 Million Years Ago","authors":"Vadim N. Stepanchuk,&nbsp;Oleksandr O. Naumenko","doi":"10.1002/oa.3403","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3403","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This paper presents data on ivory micro-artifacts discovered in the Middle Pleistocene (MIS 11) horizons of the multilayered Lower Paleolithic site of Medzhibozh A in western Ukraine. These micro-artifacts provide the earliest known reliable evidence for the deliberate modification of proboscidean ivory material using bipolar-on-anvil knapping and trimming techniques. Medzhibozh A, situated in the upper reaches of the Southern Bug Valley, has yielded several artifacts made from the ivory of <i>Mammuthus trogontherii</i> in layers II and I, alongside an archaic core-and-flake industry. Ivory fragments were processed using techniques commonly applied to stone artifact production. A subfossil weathered ivory fragment, already in a knappable state due to its preservation, was used for this purpose. The processed ivory objects included a pointed piece, miniature core-like item, and micro-flakes. The ivory fragments from Medzhibozh A, displaying clear signs of deliberate modification, are unique within the roughly synchronous Paleolithic records of Europe. The use of ivory for knapping by Lower Paleolithic hominins in the western part of the Eastern European Plain may have been influenced by the situational scarcity of high-quality raw materials and experimental efforts to test non-standard materials for their knappability.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"An Analysis of Pre-Columbian Modified Human Bone Artifacts From the Western Gulf Coastal Plain of North America","authors":"Matthew S. Taylor","doi":"10.1002/oa.3402","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3402","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>This report offers a reanalysis of modified human bones discovered at several prehistoric archeological sites in South Texas. Twenty-nine human bone artifacts from multiple Late Prehistoric (<span>ad</span> 700–1500) sites were studied. The artifacts were classified (when possible) by age, bone element, and location. Analysis reveals that bones were cut with a groove-and-snap technique. Ample postmortem cutmarks were found associated with the groove-and-snap method. Several bones display signs of perimortem processing, defleshing, and reduction. One humerus had been fashioned into an <i>omichicahuaztli</i> or musical rasp. Explanations for these artifacts are offered, including ancestor worship, war trophies, or evidence of knowledge of Postclassic Mesoamerican cultural practices.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144300124","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Some Highlights From 2024: A Year in Review at the International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","authors":"Robin Bendrey,&nbsp;Piers D. Mitchell","doi":"10.1002/oa.3401","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3401","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;p&gt;In this editorial, we reflect on the most read publications and some key highlights from 2024 in the &lt;i&gt;International Journal of Osteoarchaeology&lt;/i&gt;. Of those papers published in the journal last year, the 10 most read titles are listed in Table 1. The journal publishes six issues a year, and so the time that these publications have been available to read does vary, but the most read publications are distributed across the year's issues (Figure 1). The 10 papers listed in Table 1 give a sense of the range of published studies in the journal, covering both human and animal osteoarchaeology and a range of methods and approaches.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Considering article access data for published content can provide helpful reflection on publications that successfully engage wider interest. In the top 10 most read papers, whereas two are case studies, the significant majority are more complex pieces of work indicating that larger datasets tend to attract the most interest from academics in our fields. There is a fairly even balance of animal and human osteoarchaeology papers, indicating both a balanced authorship and readership across the main specialisms of the journal. Topic-wise, there are four papers on improving osteoarchaeological skills and practice (no. 1, 3, 6, and 10), and six papers on applying existing techniques to better understanding archaeological assemblages (no. 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, and 9) (Table 1). From a geographical perspective, where geography is relevant, a European focus does dominate the list, with one paper about New Zealand and another about the Levant. This is a subset of the broad geographical range of studies that the journal publishes from across the globe and may reflect a number of factors. We should consider the impact of open access publishing and the higher reads that these can achieve (e.g., Davis &lt;span&gt;2011&lt;/span&gt;), as all the research papers in Table 1 are open access. If papers were submitted by researchers without funding to support open access, then this could skew the geographic pattern we see in the most downloaded group. Research shows that article processing charges are a barrier to open access publication in particular for researchers from low-income countries compared to those from high-income countries (Smith et al. &lt;span&gt;2022&lt;/span&gt;).&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The most full-text views in 2024 was achieved by Davis et al.'s (&lt;span&gt;2024&lt;/span&gt;) photographic atlas for European freshwater and migratory fish remains (Figure 1). This work makes accessible a richly illustrated corpus to support the identification and analysis of these taxa. Photographic or illustrative guides and keys can play important roles in the different settings and stages of zooarchaeological analysis, from preliminary sorting of remains to final analyses. Davis and colleagues provide a researcher-friendly resource—one that can be used for supporting identifications when access to physical collections is not possible, can supplement comparative collections, or can be us","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oa.3401","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801460","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Non-Ingested Scapulae and Mandibles Accumulated in Nests by Bearded Vultures (Gypaetus barbatus) in Corsica: A Neo-Taphonomic Analysis","authors":"Montserrat Sanz,&nbsp;Isabelle Attard,&nbsp;Joan Daura,&nbsp;Jean-Denis Vigne","doi":"10.1002/oa.3394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3394","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>The bearded vulture (<i>Gypaetus barbatus</i>) is a scavenger and bone-eating vulture that also transports bones to the nest to feed the nestlings. Bones found at nests are characterized by the accumulation of small- to medium-sized ungulates, a high number of third and second phalanges and digestive corrosion marks on regurgitated bones. This actualistic study explores the taphonomic signatures of modern free-ranging bearded vultures left on mandibles and scapulae bones transported and abandoned at nests. The assemblage was recovered on the island of Corsica (France), and its findings are crucial for identifying bearded vulture signatures on bones found in eyries. While mandibles and scapulae are less nutritious as food and exhibit lower handling efficiency, they can be transported to the nests. Nevertheless, a distinct diagnostic pattern of consumption is observed on both skeletal elements, as described in this study. This pattern is essential for discerning the activities of other biological agents, such as hyenas and humans in Pleistocene sites.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801590","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Anthropological, Palaeopathological, and Stable Isotope Analyses of the Early Medieval Population of Corte Romana (Cividale, NE Italy) During the Period of Langobard Rule (6th–7th centuries ad)","authors":"Valentina Martinoia,&nbsp;Paola Saccheri,&nbsp;Angela Borzacconi,&nbsp;Luciana Travan,&nbsp;Michael Richards","doi":"10.1002/oa.3397","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3397","url":null,"abstract":"<p>This study examines the Early Medieval local population of Corte Romana (Cividale del Friuli, NE Italy) during the period of Langobard rule of the territory (6th–7th centuries <span>ad</span>). We conducted anthropological and palaeopathological analyses of 54 individuals from Corte Romana, including 38 subadults and 16 adults. Stable isotope analyses (δ¹³C, δ¹⁵N, and δ³⁴S) were performed on 52 of these individuals to investigate their dietary patterns and mobility. Palaeopathological data revealed the presence of various health stressors, particularly among subadults, reflecting challenging living conditions and nutritional deficiencies. Stable isotope analysis indicated a consistent consumption of C₄ plants, aligning with historical sources, and highlighted a remarkable disparity in the consumption of protein-rich foods between the adult and subadult individuals (especially those between 5 and 9 years of age). When compared to previously published data for Langobard individuals from northern Italy, this dietary disparity becomes more evident, especially for the subadults—a clear indication of sociocultural inequality in terms of access to resources between the existing local subadult population and the new Langobard invaders. This study is particularly significant as previous research in northern Italy during this period has predominantly focused on the Langobards, with little attention paid to the local populations coexisting with them. Our findings therefore contribute to a broader understanding of the dietary habits and social dynamics of the local Roman population in Italy in the Early Middle Ages.</p>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oa.3397","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801381","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evidence of Pellagra on 19th Century Human Crania From Northern Italy by Combining Stable Isotope and Paleopathological Analyses","authors":"Nicola Carrara,&nbsp;Gregorio Dal Sasso,&nbsp;Anna Addis,&nbsp;Anna Domanico,&nbsp;Nereo Preto,&nbsp;Elisa Saler,&nbsp;Telmo Pievani,&nbsp;Gilberto Artioli,&nbsp;Cinzia Scaggion","doi":"10.1002/oa.3400","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3400","url":null,"abstract":"<p>Pellagra is a disease caused by a nutritional deficiency, with fatal outcome due to multiple-organ failure, that affected European rural areas until the early decades of the 20th century, especially Veneto region (Italy). At the skeletal level, previous studies pointed out that pathological signs left by the disease are generic and typical of many forms of avitaminosis, not useful to recognize the deaths by pellagra in archaeological contests. Here, a detailed paleopathological study was conducted on skulls of individuals dating to the late 19th-early 20th century, for which the health state and causes of death have been well-documented at the time. Individuals severely affected by pellagra and non-pellagrous individuals were investigated; differential analysis was conducted considering pathologies that leaves on skeletal tissue similar anomalies, such as tuberculosis meningitis, scurvy, and meningioma. By integrating the skeletal alterations reported in literature and the intracranial alterations found in this study, we provide recommendations on a framework that could be used to demonstrate diagnostic validity in cases of severe vitamin B3 deficiency. Peculiar lesions that have been found contrasted with lesions linked to other pathologies and those indicated in the literature, and they could prove fundamental to ensure the identification of pellagra. Finally, pathological evidence observed in pellagrous skulls was compared with diet reconstruction, carried out on stable C and N isotope analysis, highlighting a poor-to-moderate protein consumption and possible fasting or nutritional stress, together with a large input from C4 plants, as maize. We think that this work can contribute to the understanding of adaptations and variability among past communities by more confidently identifying severe niacin deficiency. The framework allows for greater consistency in diagnostic certainty, facilitating greater comparability in research.</p>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-03-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/epdf/10.1002/oa.3400","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801756","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Developmental Anomalies of the Foot Bones: Coalitions and Bipartitions in the Coimbra Identified Skeletal Collection","authors":"Francisco Curate,&nbsp;Ana Maria Silva","doi":"10.1002/oa.3398","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/oa.3398","url":null,"abstract":"<div>\u0000 \u0000 <p>Foot coalitions and bipartitions are developmental anatomical variants of the bones of the foot that can be of clinical relevance. The aim of the present study is to document the frequency of tarsal and metatarsal coalitions and bipartitions according to biological sex, age at death, co-occurrence, and laterality in the Identified Skeletal Collection of Coimbra (CEIC). The study sample consisted of 486 individuals (226 females and 260 males), with ages at death ranging from 12 to 96 years. Twelve tarsal coalitions and three bipartitions were investigated. Tarsal coalitions were observed in 4.7% (23/486) of the individuals in the sample. Ten were bilateral (43.5%) and 13 unilateral (56.5%), with eight in the left foot (8/13, 61.5%) and five in the right foot (5/13, 38.5%). Females were significantly more affected than males (females: 7.1%, 16/226; males: 2.7%, 7/260; chi-square: 5.162, <i>p</i> = 0.006). The age at death of individuals with (mean = 43.6 years; SD = 23.0) and without (mean = 46.2 years; SD = 19.2) coalitions was similar (Student's <i>t</i>-test: 0.640, <i>p</i> = 0.522). No coexistence of coalitions was observed. The calcaneonavicular coalition was the most commonly observed in this study, found in nine individuals (1.9%, 9/486). Only one case of calcaneocuboid coalition was recorded: a fusion in the left foot of a 78-year-old woman. Knowledge of the prevalence and anatomical distribution of foot coalitions and bipartitions can be clinically significant, especially to avoid confusion with fractures, and its diachronic bioanthropological study may reveal secular trends and population differences.</p>\u0000 </div>","PeriodicalId":14179,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Osteoarchaeology","volume":"35 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2025-02-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143801370","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"历史学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}