Relative strength of the tibia and fibula and locomotor behavior in hominoids
The fibula has rarely been considered in comparative morphological studies, probably due to its relatively minor role in carrying mecha...
Risk factors for falls among elderly persons living in the community
To study risk factors for falling, we conducted a one-year prospective investigation, using a sample of 336 persons at least 75 years o...
Bone mineral density in chimpanzees, humans, and Japanese macaques
We performed a comparative study of bone mechanical properties in the radii of chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes), humans (Homo sapiens), an...
The peak bone mass concept: is it still relevant
The peak bone mass concept implies that optimal skeletal development during childhood and adolescence will prevent fractures in late ad...
From bone biology to bone analysis
Bone development is one of the key processes characterizing childhood and adolescence. Understanding this process is not only important...
