Neanderthal Physique: Rethinking Strength and Adaptation Through Ribcage Morphology
Reimagining the Neanderthal Thorax
Neanderthals have long fascinated researchers for their unique adaptations to Ice Age climates and challenging environments. A new study in the Journal of Human Evolution1 presents a virtual reconstruction of the Shanidar 3 ribcage, revealing distinct physiological traits that shaped their lives. The results not only affirm the "bell-shaped" thorax chara…
