What Do the Bones of the Ice Man Tell Us

question 15

Essay

What do the bones of the Ice Man tell us about food availability during Bronze Age Europe? What do the the stomach contents of Tollund Man tell us about the use of wild and domesticated foods? Finally, how do we interpret the contents of coprolites from inhabitants of Lovelock Cave, Nevada? Did people once eat foods that we do not consider edible today? Why?

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Definitions:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found in the brain and spinal cord, serving as a cushion and providing nutrients to nervous system tissues.

MRI

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, a medical imaging technique used to visualize internal structures of the body in detail using magnetic fields and radio waves.

Cerebral Angiography

A medical imaging technique used to visualize the blood vessels in and around the brain, often used to diagnose and assess conditions like aneurysms or blockages.

Electroencephalography

A method of recording electrical activity of the brain by placing electrodes along the scalp.