title: Calcaneus secundarius: an osteo-archaeological note.
abstract: Calcaneus secundarius, a minor anatomical variant in the foot, is subclinical and its true prevalence in modern populations is uncertain. The trait is clearly visible in dry bones, and osteo-archeological evidence suggests that it may be a more frequent occurrence than was formerly thought. The etiology of the trait is outlined, and its possible value is assessing "biological distance" in past populations is considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Prehistory and Archeology, Sheffield University, Yorkshire, England.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000002:abnormalities*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D049691:History, Medieval; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009664:Norway; D010164:Paleopathology