Human variation in the shape of the birth canal is significant and geographically structured
Proceedings of the Royal Society B • Vol/Iss. 285(1889) • The Royal Society Publishing • • Published In • Pages: 1-9 •
By Betti, Lia, Manica, Andrea
Hypothesis
Smaller females will have a larger than expected birth canal.
Note
While there is a linear increase in body mass with birth canal size, linear regression does not show an effect of body mass on canal size.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear Regression | Not Supported | p = 0.835 | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Canal Size | Association | Anthropometry |
| Female Body Mass | Association | Anthropometry |