The pelvis as a passageway. II. The modern human pelvis
Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
DOI: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb04819.x
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BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Volume 91, Issue 7, pages 618–623, July 1984
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STEWART, D. B. (1984), The pelvis as a passageway. II. The modern human pelvis. BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 91: 618–623. doi: 10.1111/j.1471-0528.1984.tb04819.x
Publication History
- Issue published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Article first published online: 23 AUG 2005
- Received 14 September 1983 Accepted 10 November 1983
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Summary.
Following on from part I on evolution and adaptations of the pelvis, this paper suggests that variations in the shape and size of both ancient and modern human pelves may be better explained by nutritional factors than by hormonal influences or race.

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