The Neandertals (Homo neanderthalensis) are an extinct human species closely related to modern humans. They have the most extensive and well-documented fossil record of any fossil human group, allowing for a detailed understanding of their skeletal anatomy. This book offers a comprehensive synthesis of current knowledge on Neandertals, presenting an in-depth exploration of their paleobiology through both qualitative and quantitative analyses. Contributions from leading experts provide detailed examinations of specific anatomical regions, ensuring authoritative and meticulously researched content. Each chapter integrates cutting-edge findings, drawing from extensive research and publication histories. This volume serves as an essential resource for advanced students, scholars, and professionals in anthropology, paleontology, and related fields. Whether as a comprehensive reference or a teaching tool, it is indispensable for those interested in the intricate study of Neandertal anatomy, evolution, and their place in human history.
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A comprehensive synthesis of Neandertal anatomy, featuring detailed summaries, original analyses, and expert scholarly insights.
Foreword Fred Smith; Preface Libby W. Cowgill; Part I. Head and Neck:
1.
Brain and Neurocranium Christoph Zollikofer and Marcia Ponce de Leon;
2. Face
Scott D. Maddux and Robert Franciscus;
3. Dentition Debbie
Guatelli-Steinberg;
4. Pharynx and Larynx Markus Bastir, Alejandro Pérez
Ramos, Daniel Sanz Prieto and Antonio Rosas; Part II. Axial Skeleton and
Pelvic Girdle:
5. Vertebrae and Thorax Asier Gómez-Olivencia and Ella Been;
6. Pectoral Girdle Steven Churchill, Trenton Holliday and Libby W. Cowgill;
7. Pelvic Girdle Karen Rosenberg; Part III. Appendicular Skeleton:
8. Arm and
forearm Steven Churchill;
9. Hand Wesley Niewoehner;
10. Thigh and Leg
Brigitte Holt;
11. Feet Adrian Pablo; Part IV. Perspectives and Overviews:
12. Growth and Development Libby W. Cowgill;
13. Thermoregulation Trenton
Holliday and Libby W. Cowgill;
14. Pathology Erik Trinkaus and Sarah Lacy;
15. Genetics Charles Roseman and Tim Weaver; Index.
Libby W. Cowgill is an associate professor of anthropology at the University of Missouri, specializing in Neandertal and early modern human growth, functional morphology, and human adaptation to climate. She has received several prestigious grants and was awarded the Provost's Outstanding Junior Faculty Teaching Award (2016) and the William T. Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence (2020) from the University of Missouri, Columbia. Cowgill's expertise has also been showcased in the media, with appearances on BBC/PBS's Neanderthals: Meet Your Ancestors and Netflix's Babies. Scott D. Maddux is an associate professor of anatomy at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth. His research centers on the distinctive craniofacial morphologies of Neandertals and modern humans, with a particular focus on evolutionary changes in upper respiratory tract anatomy. Supported by grants from the National Science Foundation, the Leakey Foundation, and the Wenner-Gren Foundation, his work has been published in prominent journals such as the Journal of Human Evolution, the American Journal of Biological Anthropology, and the Anatomical Record.
