Bipedalism is a hallmark of being human and the human foot is modified to reflect this
unique form of locomotion. Leonardo da Vinci is credited with calling the human foot “a …

In 1994, Hunt published the 'postural feeding hypothesis'—a seminal paper on the origins of
hominin bipedalism—founded on the detailed study of chimpanzee positional behavior and …

The adoption of bipedalism is a key benchmark in human evolution that has impacted talar
morphology. Here, we investigate talar morphological variability in extinct and extant …

The human foot is considered to be morphologically adapted for habitual bipedal
locomotion. However, how the mobility and mechanical interaction of the human foot with …

The fossil record is scarce and incomplete by nature. Animals and ecological processes
devour soft tissue and important bony details over time and, when the dust settles, we are …

The foot has played a prominent role in evaluating early hominin locomotion. The
calcaneus, in particular, plays an important role in weight-bearing. Although the calcanei of …

Abstract The Kromdraai site in South Africa has yielded numerous early hominin fossils
since 1938. As a part of recent excavations within Unit P, a largely complete early hominin …

The functional anatomy of the lower limb skeleton has featured prominently in
reconstructions of locomotion in early hominins. Based on recent discoveries, many scholars …

The shape of the calcaneus determines the mechanical interaction of the foot with the
ground during the heel‐strike in human walking. Detailed knowledge of the pattern of sexual …

The human calcaneus is robust and provides a prominent heel for effective bipedal
locomotion, although the adjacent talus has no muscle attachments. However, there is …