Although much is known about the anatomy of adult primates, particularly chimpanzees, the same cannot be said for the anatomy of young primates, especially non-hominoid primates such as lemurs and marmosets. This is the first book dedicated to newborn skeletal and dental anatomy and how it varies across primate species, which is important for interpreting adult primate skeletal form, as well as for comprehending primate and human evolution. Structured according to anatomical regions, the book includes hundreds of detailed anatomical illustrations, a color atlas illustrating entire skeletons in representative taxa, and boxes at the end of each chapter providing further detail on key aspects covered in the main text. Whilst the book is primarily a guide to comparative anatomy, it also highlights the links between development and behavior. An indispensable resource for students and researchers in the fields of biological anthropology, anatomy, primatology, growth and development, dental biology, and veterinary medicine.
Although much is known about the anatomy of adult primates, particularly chimpanzees, the same cannot be said for the anatomy of young primates, especially non-hominoid primates such as lemurs and marmosets. This is the first book dedicated to newborn skeletal and dental anatomy and how it varies across primate species, which is important for interpreting adult primate skeletal form, as well as for comprehending primate and human evolution. Structured according to anatomical regions, the book includes hundreds of detailed anatomical illustrations, a color atlas illustrating entire skeletons in representative taxa, and boxes at the end of each chapter providing further detail on key aspects covered in the main text. Whilst the book is primarily a guide to comparative anatomy, it also highlights the links between development and behavior. An indispensable resource for students and researchers in the fields of biological anthropology, anatomy, primatology, growth and development, dental biology, and veterinary medicine.
Foreword; Preface; 1. Introduction; 2. Primate development and growth; 3. Why ontogeny matters; 4. The skull; 5. Dentition; 6. The postcranial axial skeleton; 7. The pectoral girdle and forelimb skeleton; 8. The pelvic girdle and hindlimb skeleton; 9. The newborn primate body form: phylogenetic and life history influences; 10. Ontogeny of feeding; 11. Ontogeny of locomotion; References; Index; Atlas.
The first clearly-illustrated, comparative book on developmental primate skeletal anatomy, focused on the highly informative newborn stage.
Timothy D. Smith is Professor at the School of Physical Therapy, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania. He has researched growth and development in primates and other mammals for over two decades, with a particular focus on the perinatal period. He is also an illustrator and has produced anatomical illustrations for numerous journal articles and books. He is currently an Associate Editor for The Anatomical Record. Valerie B. DeLeon is Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, University of Florida. She has studied craniofacial development and growth in humans, non-human primates, and other mammals for over twenty years. She currently serves as President-Elect of the American Association of Anatomists. Christopher J. Vinyard is Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University. He has studied mammalian craniofacial biology for two decades, with a special emphasis on feeding adaptations in primates. He is the co-editor of Primate Craniofacial Function and Biology (2008). Jesse W. Young is Associate Professor in the Department of Anatomy and Neurobiology, Northeast Ohio Medical University. He has nearly two decades of experience conducting research on postcranial growth and locomotor development in humans, non-human primates, and other mammals.
'Skeletal Anatomy of the Newborn Primate offers a remarkable
resource for developmental biologists, primatologists, and others
with interests in growth and development. The book extends beyond
skeletal anatomy, with general overviews of growth and development
in primates with special reference to neonates. The volume is
richly illustrated, with a variety of high-quality images. The
atlas of high-resolution full skeleton, neonatal CT scans for six
primate species provides a distinctive resource. Numerous
anatomical illustrations and histological sections complement the
atlas, helping make this a tremendously valuable resource for
studying the details of growth and development. Overviews of
ontogeny by taxon and anatomical region for numerous species
supplement excellent anatomical studies. The volume couples careful
and detailed description with insightful evolutionary and
comparative analyses of ontogeny and life history. Thorough
reviews of feeding and locomotor ontogeny complete the volume. In
sum, Smith and colleagues have provided an indispensable resource
for evolutionary anthropologists.' Steven R. Leigh, University of
Colorado, Boulder
'This is a comprehensive and stunning book that is a must-have for
anyone interested in primate developmental and evolutionary
biology. It meticulously documents comparative aspects of skeletal
development across a wide variety of primate species, while also
providing functional and evolutionary context for the study of
morphological development. The CT images of these rarely seen
primate neonates are breathtaking. The availability of this broad,
comparative developmental dataset in a single source will no doubt
be invaluable for generations of researchers.' Liza Shapiro,
University of Texas, Austin
'This book fills an enormous gap in developmental anatomy of the
primates, delving into anatomy of the newborn for a host of
species, some never before seen at this stage, let alone viewed
with the precision of new technologies. The text describes these
rare and valuable animals as it explains processes of growth and
development, issues in life history, and the ontogeny of feeding
and locomotion - the two main jobs of an infant. The illustrations
are stunning, both beautiful and informative. Publication of
Skeletal Anatomy of the Newborn Primate is a landmark event for
anatomists, primatologists, and paleontologists.' B. Holly Smith,
The George Washington University
'Overall, this volume will be highly useful for anyone interested
in primate growth and development, and is a great reference for any
primate anatomist.' Nathan E. Thompson
'Following an introduction on study challenges and methods,
chapters are devoted to development and growth, why ontogeny
matters, the skull, dentition, vertebrae, forelimbs, hind limbs,
phylogeny and life history, feeding, and locomotion, respectively.
These chapters include new results from analyses of 156 neonate
primate specimens representing a wide range of taxonomic,
geographic, and ecological variation. One unique feature of this
volume is found in the series of callout text boxes included at the
end of most chapters, providing additional details about particular
topics covered in the chapter. The book concludes with a color
atlas that beautifully illustrates the newborn skeletal anatomy of
six genera, including a lemur, a galago, a tarsier, and three
different New World monkey specimens … Scholars and students of
anatomy, biological anthropology, and primatology will want access
to this work.' E. J. Sargis, Choice
'… this is an excellent book; a much-needed addition to the
literature on primate skeletal development, making use of modern
technology.' Annie E. Mason, The Primate Eye
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