Sylvester, A.D., Merkl, B. and Mahfouz, M. (2008) Assessing A.L. 288-1 femur length using computer-aided three-dimensional reconstruction. Journal of Human Evolution, 55(4), pp. 665-671. (doi: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2008.05.019)
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Abstract
Fossil reconstruction remains a requisite task for many types of paleoanthropological research. While reconstructions are traditionally accomplished by hand, computer modeling offers a novel and mathematically rigorous approach while providing advantages over the manual process. Computer models of fossil specimens can be reflected, scaled, and aligned in virtual space with relative ease; therefore, it is simple to generate multiple reconstructions to find the “best” one. Here we report on the reconstruction of A.L. 288-1ap (left femur) using three-dimensional computer models. Our “best” reconstruction has a maximum length of 277 mm, which is very near both the 280 mm originally estimated and the frequently cited 281 mm.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Sylvester, Dr Adam |
| Authors: | Sylvester, A.D., Merkl, B., and Mahfouz, M. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Life Sciences |
| Journal Name: | Journal of Human Evolution |
| ISSN: | 0047-2484 |
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