The 8cm growth grew exactly where the muscle connects the inner femur and pubic bone. Such
Scientists say they have never seen anything like thislarge bone formation. According to a study published in the International Journal of Paleopathology, a massive "spindle-shaped" bone spur likely formed on the woman's femur as a result of severe muscle trauma. The authors of the analysis believe that the growth is the result of traumatic myositis ossificans. It can develop after one severe injury or after several minor injuries.
Archaeologists have discovered the skeleton of a mutilated womanin 2002 in the ancient necropolis of the Church of São Julian in the village of Constancia, Portugal. They found her remains among 106 adults and 45 children who lived between 600 and 200 years ago.
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On the cover: an 8 cm long piece of bone has grown exactly where the pectineus muscle attaches to the femur
Image courtesy of Sandra Assis