title: Paleopathological interpretations of hypermobility syndrome in the art from ancient America.
abstract: Paleopathological representations of hypermobility syndrome were assumed in pre-Columbian artifacts from different ancient civilizations from America. Anthropomorphic sculptures from several museums and galleries visited on site or thru Internet show the human figure in contorted positions. These positions are only possible within well-trained individuals or persons with hyperextensibility of the joints.
authors.affiliation: Division of Rheumatology, Drexel University College of Medicine, 219 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. checaag@comcast.net
authors.forename: Angel
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Checa
mesh_terms: D044467:American Indian or Alaska Native / Q000266:history*; D000569:Americas; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D007593:Joint Instability / Q000208:ethnology / Q000266:history*; D008512:Medicine in the Arts; D010164:Paleopathology; D012613:Sculpture / Q000266:history*