What Do We Know About the Behavior of Neandertals Based

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Essay

What do we know about the behavior of Neandertals based on archaeological excavations?

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Definitions:

Flexibility

The quality of bending easily without breaking, often referring to the range of motion available in a muscle or joint.

Swing-Through Gait

A type of gait where an individual uses crutches to lift and move both legs simultaneously forward through the crutches for mobility.

Crutches

Mobility aids consisting of two long sticks with crosspieces for a person to place under their arms and use for support while walking.

Physical Therapist

A healthcare professional specialized in diagnosing and treating individuals of all ages, who have medical problems or health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives.