Skeletons of Nineteenth Century Voyageurs from a Fur Trade Post

question 93

Short Answer

Skeletons of nineteenth century voyageurs from a fur trade post in ________,Canada show evidence of arthritis of the spine,shoulder,and elbow,and robust muscle attachments compatible with paddling heavy freight canoes.

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