A Bertsatos
Biographic Data
| ID | 46331 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A Bertsatos |
| GIVEN NAMES | A |
| FAMILY NAME | Bertsatos |
| SIGNATURE | BERTSATOS A |
| AFFILIATIONS | National and Kapodistrian University of Athens |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-8734-5236 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 8 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 17 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 8 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2017 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 2 |
Histomorphometric method for age-at-death estimation using the anterior side of the femoral midshaft
Integration patterns of the asymmetric components of the skull: A covariational statistical approach on a modern Greek sample
The asymmetric variation of the skull regions should be taken into consideration for surgical treatment planning. However, comparing our findings with other studies revealed that the utilization of the skull regions in the context of a structure as a whole while running the analysis, as well as different landmark combinations, may lead to different results. Furthermore, there might be population-specificity to certain integration patterns of the …
The impact of activity on pelvic age-at-death estimation
This study assesses whether greater levels of physical activity result in increased rates of degenerative change in the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. The sample comprises 131 skeletons from the Athens Collection. Skeletal age-at-death was estimated from the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. Skeletal activity was assessed using femoral cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties and fibrocartilaginous entheses. The…
"What and how should we share?" An inter-method inter-observer comparison of measurement error with landmark-based craniometric datasets
The present study evaluates the precision and accuracy of photogrammetric 3D modeling of human crania in landmark acquisition and explores the limitations of combining datasets acquired by different observers and different measurement methods. Our working sample comprises 50 adult human crania, which were modeled with 3D photogrammetry. 3D coordinates of 56 landmarks were collected from the 3D models with Meshlab software and an existing correspo…
A three‐dimensional digital microscopic investigation of entheseal changes as skeletal activity markers
OBJECTIVES: The current article explores the effectiveness of entheseal changes (EC) as skeletal activity markers by testing the correlation between such changes and cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties while controlling for the effect of age and body size. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The originality of the article lies in capturing EC in a continuous quantitative manner using three-dimensional microscopy. Roughness and bone resorption were reco…
Validation study of osteometric techniques for sorting commingled human skeletal remains in archaeological samples
The biological profile of human remains is fundamental for understanding the structure of past societies and their life histories. However, the assessment of the demographics of an assemblage is hindered when dealing with commingled burials. Consequently, methods for sorting commingled skeletons are essential in a bioarchaeological context. The aim of this study was to provide insight into osteometric sorting techniques when dealing with archaeol…
Secular change in adult stature of modern G reeks
OBJECTIVES: In Greece, during the late 19th and early 20th century, the rural population adopted a more or less urban lifestyle. Furthermore, the first half of the 20th century finds Greece involved in five major wars, including a civil war, and consequent financial deprivation. This study investigates how the socioeconomic changes in Greece, during this period of time, have affected the stature of its population. METHODS: The Athens collection c…
Estimating Sex of Modern Greeks Based on the Foramen Magnum Region
Sex determination is one of the principal aims when examining human skeletal remains. One method for sex determination is based on metric criteria using discriminant functions. However, discriminant function sexing formulas are population-specific. In the present study, we determined the use of the foramen magnum as well as the occipital condyles for sex determination on adults from a modern Greek population. Seven parameters were examined (4 obt…
A three‐dimensional digital microscopic investigation of entheseal changes as skeletal activity markers
OBJECTIVES: The current article explores the effectiveness of entheseal changes (EC) as skeletal activity markers by testing the correlation between such changes and cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties while controlling for the effect of age and body size. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The originality of the article lies in capturing EC in a continuous quantitative manner using three-dimensional microscopy. Roughness and bone resorption were reco…
Validation study of osteometric techniques for sorting commingled human skeletal remains in archaeological samples
The biological profile of human remains is fundamental for understanding the structure of past societies and their life histories. However, the assessment of the demographics of an assemblage is hindered when dealing with commingled burials. Consequently, methods for sorting commingled skeletons are essential in a bioarchaeological context. The aim of this study was to provide insight into osteometric sorting techniques when dealing with archaeol…
The impact of activity on pelvic age-at-death estimation
This study assesses whether greater levels of physical activity result in increased rates of degenerative change in the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. The sample comprises 131 skeletons from the Athens Collection. Skeletal age-at-death was estimated from the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. Skeletal activity was assessed using femoral cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties and fibrocartilaginous entheses. The…
"What and how should we share?" An inter-method inter-observer comparison of measurement error with landmark-based craniometric datasets
The present study evaluates the precision and accuracy of photogrammetric 3D modeling of human crania in landmark acquisition and explores the limitations of combining datasets acquired by different observers and different measurement methods. Our working sample comprises 50 adult human crania, which were modeled with 3D photogrammetry. 3D coordinates of 56 landmarks were collected from the 3D models with Meshlab software and an existing correspo…
Estimating Sex of Modern Greeks Based on the Foramen Magnum Region
Sex determination is one of the principal aims when examining human skeletal remains. One method for sex determination is based on metric criteria using discriminant functions. However, discriminant function sexing formulas are population-specific. In the present study, we determined the use of the foramen magnum as well as the occipital condyles for sex determination on adults from a modern Greek population. Seven parameters were examined (4 obt…
Secular change in adult stature of modern G reeks
OBJECTIVES: In Greece, during the late 19th and early 20th century, the rural population adopted a more or less urban lifestyle. Furthermore, the first half of the 20th century finds Greece involved in five major wars, including a civil war, and consequent financial deprivation. This study investigates how the socioeconomic changes in Greece, during this period of time, have affected the stature of its population. METHODS: The Athens collection c…
A three‐dimensional digital microscopic investigation of entheseal changes as skeletal activity markers
OBJECTIVES: The current article explores the effectiveness of entheseal changes (EC) as skeletal activity markers by testing the correlation between such changes and cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties while controlling for the effect of age and body size. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The originality of the article lies in capturing EC in a continuous quantitative manner using three-dimensional microscopy. Roughness and bone resorption were reco…
Validation study of osteometric techniques for sorting commingled human skeletal remains in archaeological samples
The biological profile of human remains is fundamental for understanding the structure of past societies and their life histories. However, the assessment of the demographics of an assemblage is hindered when dealing with commingled burials. Consequently, methods for sorting commingled skeletons are essential in a bioarchaeological context. The aim of this study was to provide insight into osteometric sorting techniques when dealing with archaeol…
"What and how should we share?" An inter-method inter-observer comparison of measurement error with landmark-based craniometric datasets
The present study evaluates the precision and accuracy of photogrammetric 3D modeling of human crania in landmark acquisition and explores the limitations of combining datasets acquired by different observers and different measurement methods. Our working sample comprises 50 adult human crania, which were modeled with 3D photogrammetry. 3D coordinates of 56 landmarks were collected from the 3D models with Meshlab software and an existing correspo…
Integration patterns of the asymmetric components of the skull: A covariational statistical approach on a modern Greek sample
The asymmetric variation of the skull regions should be taken into consideration for surgical treatment planning. However, comparing our findings with other studies revealed that the utilization of the skull regions in the context of a structure as a whole while running the analysis, as well as different landmark combinations, may lead to different results. Furthermore, there might be population-specificity to certain integration patterns of the …
The impact of activity on pelvic age-at-death estimation
This study assesses whether greater levels of physical activity result in increased rates of degenerative change in the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. The sample comprises 131 skeletons from the Athens Collection. Skeletal age-at-death was estimated from the pubic symphysis and the iliac auricular surface. Skeletal activity was assessed using femoral cross-sectional geometric (CSG) properties and fibrocartilaginous entheses. The…
Histomorphometric method for age-at-death estimation using the anterior side of the femoral midshaft
Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (7 works) · Medicine (5 works) · Paleopathology and ancient diseases (4 works) · Anatomy (3 works) · Geography (3 works) · Mathematics (3 works) · Orthodontics (3 works) · Population (3 works) · Anatomy (2 works) · Biology (2 works)