Neanderthal Communities (IMAGE) Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) Caption Neanderthal societies used the mouth as a third hand, as in some current populations, for tasks such as preparing the furs or chopping meat. Credit CSIC Communications Department Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.