Re-evaluation of the endocranial volume of the Guattari 1 Neandertal specimen (Monte Circeo)

Coll Antropol. 1999 Dec;23(2):397-405.

Abstract

The endocranial capacity of Guattari 1 originally was estimated by Sergi as approximately 1.550 cm3. Using three different approaches, a physical endocast, a stereolithographic model, and a virtual endocast, we have estimated the endocranial capacity of Guattari 1 as approximately 1.350 cm3. This paper explains our revision of the estimated endocranial volume of Guattari 1, provides a cautionary case concerning other estimates of endocranial volume, and demonstrates and encourages the use of recent advances in imaging, modeling, and analysis of endocranial volume.

Publication types

  • Historical Article
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • History, Ancient
  • Hominidae / anatomy & histology*
  • Humans
  • Paleontology
  • Skull / anatomy & histology