Suprainiac fossa explained

The suprainiac fossa is an elliptical depression on the occiput above the superior nuchal line, or inion, or a dent in the back of the head. Suprainiac fossae were common anatomical features of Neanderthals but are rare in modern Humans.^{[1] [2]}

Further reading

• Book: Matt Cartmill. Fred H. Smith. The Human Lineage. 20 September 2011. John Wiley & Sons. 978-1-118-21145-8. 510–.

Notes and References

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2. 10.1002/ajpa.21437 . 21404232 . Are Homo sapiens nonsupranuchal fossa and neanderthal suprainiac fossa convergent traits? . American Journal of Physical Anthropology . 144 . 4 . 552–63 . 2011 . Nowaczewska . Wioletta .