Archery's signature: an electromyographic analysis of the upper limb

ABSTRACT:

Non-technical summary:

Bow and arrow technology plays a significant role in the recent evolutionary history of modern humans, but limitations of preservation make it challenging to identify archaeological evidence of early archery. Since bone structure can change in response to muscle force, archers of the past can potentially be identified through analysis of upper arm bones. However, there is limited research on how archery impacts upper limb musculature. This study offers initial insights into how archery impacts humeral musculature and highlights the need for additional research focused on archery's direct impact on humeral morphology.

Technical summary:

Humeral morphology has been used to support behaviour reconstructions of archery in past populations. However, the

SUBMITTER: Dorshorst T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10426064 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature