title: In search of our direct ancestor an anthropological and orthodontic summary.
abstract: This paper reviews the development of human facial anatomy in H Erectus, Neanderthal and modern man. Modern orthodontic measurements are used to compare different jaw size and relationships.
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mew
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D005075:Biological Evolution; D005060:Europe; D049690:History, Ancient; D015186:Hominidae / Q000254:growth & development; D006801:Humans; D008310:Malocclusion / Q000266:history*; D008445:Maxillofacial Development / Q000502:physiology*; D059125:Neanderthals / Q000254:growth & development; D010163:Paleontology