This volume is the first source to present an in depth analysis of postcranial fossils, allowing readers to cross compare standardized data for themselves.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
- i. Preface Carol V. Ward, Brian G. Richmond, Bernhard Zipfel
- ii. Introductory remarks to the Workshop on Sterkfontein Postcranial Fossils Philip V. Tobias
- Section 1: Temporal, geologic and historical context of the Sterkfontein hominins
- 1. A summary of the history of exploration at the Sterkfontein Caves in the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site Francis Thackeray
- 2. The geological setting, cave formation, and stratigraphy of the fossil bearing deposits at Sterkfontein Caves Dominic Stratford
- 3. A new multidisciplinary age of 2.61 - 2.07 Ma for the Sterkfontein Member 4 australopiths Robyn Pickering, Andy I.R. Herries
- Section 2: Postcranial anatomy of the Sterkfontein hominins
- 4. The partial skeletons Carol V. Ward, Martin Haeusler, Bernhard Zipfel
- 5. Scapula, clavicle, and proximal humerus David J. Green
- 6. Distal humerus Michael R. Lague, Colin G. Menter
- 7. Ulna and radius Michelle S. M. Drapeau, Colin G. Menter
- 8. Carpals Matthew W. Tocheri, Job Kibii
- 9. Metacarpals and manual phalanges Tracy L. Kivell, Kelly Ostrofsky, Brian G. Richmond, Michelle Drapeau
- 10. Thoracolumbar vertebrae and ribs Carol V. Ward, Burt Rosenman, Bruce Latimer, Shahed Nalla
- 11. Pelvis Martin Haeusler, Christopher B. Ruff
- 12. Femur Jeremy M. Desilva, Mark Grabowski
- 13. Tibia and fibula Kristian J. Carlson, Bernhard Zipfel, William Jungers
- 14. Tarsals Tea Jashashvili, Kristian J. Carlson, Ronald J. Clarke
- 15. Metatarsals and pedal phalanges Bernhard Zipfel, Roshna Wunderlich
- Section 3: Functional anatomy and biology
- 16. Long bone cross-sectional geometry Christopher B. Ruff, Ryan W. Higgins, Kristian J. Carlson
- 17. Limb proportions and positional behavior: Revisiting the theoretical and empirical underpinnings of locomotor reconstruction in Australopithecus africanus Adam D. Gordon, David J. Green, William L. Jungers, Brian G. Richmond
- 18. Summary and Synthesis Carol V. Ward, Bernhard Zipfel
- Section 4: Appendices
- Appendix I - Table of specimens, locus (grid and depth, identification and date of discovery).
- Appendix II - Figure 1. Other lower limb, humeral and radial sections; Figure 2. Other ulna sections; Table 1. Cross-sectional properties of all sections.
- Appendix III - Fossil sample used in studies presented in Chapter 17.
- Appendix IV - Extant sample used in studies presented in Chapter 17.
- Appendix V - Measurement definitions used in studies presented in Chapter 17.
