eLucy
Compare Lucy: Ulna

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  • lucy distal view of ulnaDistal
  • lucy dorsal posterior view of ulnaDorsal / Posterior
  • lucy lateral view of ulnaLateral
  • lucy medial view of ulnaMedial
  • lucy proximal view of ulnaProximal
  • lucy ventral anterior view of ulnaVentral / Anterior

Distal View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Dorsal/Posterior View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Lateral View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Medial View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Proximal View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Ventral/Anterior View

Au. afarensis (Lucy)

H. sapiens (Female Human)

P. troglodytes (Male Chimpanzee)

 

Lucy’s ulna, like her radius, is more similar to a chimpanzee than a modern human. The ulnar tuberosity, of both Lucy and the chimpanzee, is relatively distal in comparison to the human ulna. This ape-like feature is indicative of the ability and proclivity for climbing trees.