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Normal and pathological covariation in the masticatory apparatus of anthropoid primates Project ID: 00000C401 Public
1786 Media · 869 Specimens · Creator: Mitchell, D. Rex, Kirchhoff, Claire, Terhune, Claire, Cooke, Siobhan · Managed by: Claire Terhune, mlm100

This research examines how the anatomical components of the masticatory system (teeth, jaws, and related joints) work together and how these components are affected by aging and pathological changes. Specifically, we examine how the different anatomical components are correlated with each other across the entire masticatory system, in the context of changes that may occur during the lifetime of an individual, such as normal and pathological dental wear, and normal and abnormal (e.g., arthritis) changes in temporomandibular joint (TMJ) shape. We employ 3D models coupled with pathological data for a wide cross-section of 19 anthropoid primates, including humans. Though samples vary depending on specimen condition, ideally this dataset includes a 3D model of the cranium, mandible, and the teeth for each specimen (n>1000 individuals). Scan data provided are cleaned models (processed following standard protocols in Geomagic Studio); raw data (i.e., uncleaned original scans) will be provided upon request to Claire Terhune or Siobhan Cooke. Please be aware that some regions of the cranium (i.e., orbits, zygomatic arches, pterygoid fossa) may be more heavily reconstructed than others because of anatomical challenges related to scanning these areas. Data from this project have been employed in the following publications: Mitchell, D.R., Kirchhoff, C.A., Cooke, S.B., Terhune, C.E. 2021. Bolstering geometric morphometrics sample sizes with damages and pathologic specimens: Is near enough good enough? Journal of Anatomy 238(6), 1444-1455. https://doi.org/10.1111/joa.13390 Romero AN, Mitchell DR, Cooke SB, Kirchhoff CA, Terhune CE. 2021. Craniofacial fluctuating asymmetry in gorillas, chimpanzees, and macaques. American Journal of Biological Anthropology. DOI: 10.1002/ajpa.24432 Please check back for updates on publications and additional specimen data as they are added.

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000344447 Cranium FMNH:Mammals:27040 Theropithecus gelada Mesh 2021-02-13 Restricted Download  
000345680 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:33546 Nasalis larvatus Mesh 2021-02-20 Restricted Download  
000345661 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:85918 Nasalis larvatus Mesh 2021-02-20 Restricted Download  
000345694 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:33533 Pongo pygmaeus Mesh 2021-02-20 Restricted Download  
000345707 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:33535 Pongo pygmaeus Mesh 2021-02-20 Restricted Download  
000344622 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:47767 Theropithecus gelada Mesh 2021-02-14 Restricted Download  
000350750 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:13245 Alouatta seniculus Mesh 2021-03-19 Restricted Download  
000350160 Cranium FMNH:Mammals:87795 Alouatta seniculus Mesh 2021-03-17 Restricted Download  
000350154 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:68832 Alouatta seniculus Mesh 2021-03-17 Restricted Download  
000345666 Mandible FMNH:Mammals:43107 Nasalis larvatus Mesh 2021-02-20 Restricted Download  
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