First hominin muscle reconstruction shows 3.2 million-year-old 'Lucy' could stand as erect as we can

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First hominin muscle reconstruction shows 3.2 million-year-old 'Lucy' could stand as erect as we can

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prothy@terefere.euM to Humans@terefere.euEnglish · 3 years ago

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Digital modelling of legendary fossil's soft tissue suggests Australopithecus afarensis had powerful leg and pelvic muscles suited to tree dwelling, but knee muscles that allowed fully erect walking.

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