Lateral View of 3D Shape Changes in Forefoot Bones Related to Bipedalism (VIDEO)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

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Lateral view of 3D shape changes in forefoot bones related to bipedalism. A more superiorly (dorsally) projected shape helps facilitate bipedal walking in humans.

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