# Why do humans have chins? Testing the mechanical significance of modern human symphyseal morphology with finite element analysis

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/why-do-humans-have-chins-testing-the-mechanical-significance-of-modern-human/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Flora Gröning,Jia Liu,Michael J. Fagan,Paul O’Higgins |
| Citations | 64 |
| DOI | 10.1002/ajpa.21447 |
| Fields | Arts and Humanities,Dentistry,Health Professions |
| Open Access | true |
| OA Status | green |
| OA URL | https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/400002 |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2076724596 |
| PMID | 21404235 |
| Type | article |
| Year | 2010 |

## Paper authors

- [Jia Liu](https://scholariq.org/researchers/jia-liu/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Temporomandibular Joint Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/temporomandibular-joint-disorders/)

## Paper topics

- [Temporomandibular Joint Disorders](https://scholariq.org/topics/temporomandibular-joint-disorders/)
- [Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics](https://scholariq.org/topics/orthodontics-and-dentofacial-orthopedics/)
- [Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies](https://scholariq.org/topics/forensic-anthropology-and-bioarchaeology-studies/)

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