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Paul O'Higgins, University College, London, U.K. Martin Cohn, University of Reading, U.K.
Description This book presents a synthesis of the modern approaches to the study of ontogeny and the interpretation of the fossil evidence for human
origins. Recent years have seen significant developments in the understanding of the regulation of embryonic pattern formation and skeletal
adaptation, and in techniques for the visualizations and analysis of ontogenetic transformations, offering the prospect of understanding
the mechanisms underpinning phylogenetic transformation in the skeleton. Advances in developmental biology, molecular genetics, biomechanics,
microscopy, imaging and morphometrics are brought to bear on the subject.
Audience
Researchers and advanced students in physical anthropology, evolutionary biology, and palaeontology.
Contents
Molecular Control of Vertebrate Limb Development, Evolution, and Congenital Malformations: M.J. Cohn and P.E. Bright,
Introduction.
Specification and Initiation of Limbs.
Limb Identity: Forelimbs or Hindlimbs?
Outgrowth and Patterning: Generating Bones
from Buds.
Hox Genes in Limb Development.
Evolution of Tetrapod Limbs.
Congenital Limb Anomalies: Linking Malformations to Molecules.
Conclusions. Acknowledgments. References.
Biomechanical Influences on Skeletal Growth and Development: T. Skerry,
Introduction.
Functions of the Skeleton.
Historical Perspectives of Mechanical Influences on Bone.
Quantitative Studies on Effects of
Loading on Bone.
Responses of Bone Cells to Loading.
Conclusions. Acknowledgments. References.
The Evolution of Mammalian Morphology:
A Developmental Perspective: C.O. Lovejoy, M.J. Cohn and T.D. White, Introduction.
Early Patterning of the Limb Skeleton.
Functional Integration Within the Limb Bud.
Some Implications for the Interpretation of Mammalian Skeletal Evolution.
Conclusions. Acknowledgments.
References.
Development and Patterning of the Cranium: P. Thorogood and T. Schilling.
Ontogeny, Homology,
and Phylogeny in the Problem of the Browridge: D.E. Lieberman.
The Problem: How Do We Retrieve Reliable Information
on Phylogeny from the Skull?
Homology.
Integrating Homology and Development.
How Do We Study Processes of Hominid Cranial Development?
Example: The Browridge.
Conclusion. Acknowledgments. Appendix. References.
Imaging Skeletal Growth and Evolution: F.
Spoor, N. Jeffery and F. Zonneveld, Overview.
Introduction.
Plain Film Radiography.
Computed Tomography.
Micro-CT/X-ray Microtomograpy.
Magnetic Resonance.
High Resolution Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Three Dimensional Imaging.
Quantitative Analysis.
Working With Images.
Future Prospects.
Acknowledgments. References.
Appendix: Glossary of Imaging Terms.
Quantitative Approaches to the Study of Craniofacial
Growth and Evolution: Advances in Morphometric Techniques: P. O'Higgins, Growth and Evolution of the Face: Motivation.
Analysing and Modelling Morphological Transformations in Growth and Evolution.
Quantifying Morphology.
Variations in Size and Shape.
Geometric Analyses of Cranial Variation in Primates.
Growth and Evolution of the Face: Prospect.
Acknowledgments. Software. References.
Interpreting the Hominid Dentition: Ontogenetic and Phylogenetic Aspects: G.T. Schwartz and C. Dean, Introduction.
Tooth Formation and the Development of Crown Morphology.
Incremental Markings in Enamel and Dentine.
Evidence for the Periodicity of
Circadian and Longer Period Incremental Markings.
Using Incremental Markings to Study Growth in Fossil Teeth.
Phylogenetic Scenarios
for the Evolution of Thick Enamel.
Cuspal Enamel Growth.
Dental Development Schedules in Hominoids.
Life History and Primate Evolution.
Summary. Acknowledgments. References. Glossary.
Morphometrics of the Primate Skeleton and the Functional and Developmental Underpinnings
of Species Diversity: C.E. Oxnard, Introduction.
Morphometric Studies of Individual Functional Units.
Morphometric
Studies of Integrated Combinations of Functional Units.
Masticatory System: Function, Development and Evolution.
Locomotor System: Function,
Development and Evolution.
Studies of the Niche:"Function" and "Evolution."
Studies of the Brain: "Neurometrics." Summary of Results
from Clusters of Variables.
Theoretical Information Content of Data Sets.
Conclusions. Acknowledgments. References.
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