High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography (HR-pQCT) as a new Method for Human Osteoarcheology

Introduction: In (pre)historic human bones, analysis of bone density and microstructure may be useful for anthropological research to assess skeletal health as well as physical fitness and handedness. Physical strain between arms and legs can be compared. HR-pQCT may provide information on such parameters, but has not been used in (pre)historic bones without soft tissue and bone marrow yet.