A Myszka
Biographic Data
| ID | 47070 |
|---|---|
| NAME | A Myszka |
| GIVEN NAMES | A |
| FAMILY NAME | Myszka |
| SIGNATURE | MYSZKA A |
| AFFILIATIONS | Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University in Warsaw |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-1327-3369 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 18 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2011 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
On the relationship of spina bifida occulta and spinal degenerative joint disease based on skeletal remains from Dąbrówki, Podlaskie Province, Poland
century, Poland). According to a small sample size age range has not been taken into account in the analyses. SBO, osteophytes, porosity, Schmorls nodes on the vertebral body, and articular processes on the vertebrae were examined. In Dabr sample only partial clefts of SBO were assessed. Results show that individuals with SBO are not likely to experience osteoarthritic changes of the spine. Correlations were not statistically significant betwee…
Case study of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease observed in Radom (Poland, 18th–19th century) with literature review
The aim of this study is to present the pathological lesions observed in a skeleton (male, about 35–38 years old) from Radom (Poland), dated to the 18th–19th century. Bone changes were observed in both femurs and both pelvic bones. The head of the femur is enlarged and deformed, described as “mushroom-shaped”, with areas of smooth cortex and cavities, or possible cystic residues. The neck of femur is short and thick. The bone shaft and distal epi…
Assessment of dental caries among children and adults inhabiting Starorypin (11th–12th c.) compared to other Early Medieval populations from Poland
Dental caries testing provides information about diet, hygiene and eating habits. This information can be useful in reconstructing the living conditions of historical populations. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of dental caries in adults and children in the Early Middle Ages population from Starorypin (Poland) and compare the results with other early medieval populations from Poland. A total of 346 adult permanent teeth and …
Poirier's facet in past human populations from Radom (14th-17th and 18th-19th centuries)
Radom sample do not allow for drawing such unambiguous conclusions, and further analyses are needed.
Spina bifida oculta in skeletal population from Dąbrówki (Poland, Podlaskie Province)
The aim of the study is to evaluate the frequency of spina bifida oculta (SBO) in the early modern population from Dąbrówki (Poland); 26 males, 19 females, 3 adults with unspecified sex, 2 subadult were taken into the analysis. SBO was found in 9 individuals (18%), of whom only one exhibited a complete cleft in the sacrum (2%). In males, SBO was reported in 7 out of 26 skeletons studied (27%). Complete cleft was observed in one individual (4%), p…
Osteoarthritis in past human populations from Radom (14th-17th and 18th-19th century)
century) in 25% individuals (males, 25.7%; females, 26.5%). In both skeletal samples, the greatest number of OA changes was recorded in the hip and elbow. Knee and ankle were the least affected joints. Osteophytes were the most frequently observed type of lesions, while eburnation was the least frequent. Although the higher prevalence of osteoarthritis in the Modern Period in Radom is noted, the differences are not statistically significant. Taki…
Osteoarthritis in early modern population from Dąbrówki (Podlaskie Province)
The aim of this analized is to evaluate the frequency of osteoarthritis in the early modern population of Dąbrówki (Poland). Evaluation of degenerative joint changes was based on standard methods commonly used in physical anthropology. Three types of changes were studied: osteophytes, porosities, and eburnations. They were analyzed in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and proximal ankle joints. Osteoarthritic changes were assessed in 24 fema…
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Relationships between osteoarthritic changes (osteophytes, porosity, eburnation) based on historical skeletal material
Background: Three main diagnostic types of osteoarthritic changes are distinguished in clinical and anthropological literature: osteophytes, porosity, and eburnation. The nature of the relationship between these changes and how lesions progress over time is still unclear. Aim: The aim of the present study is the analysis of the relationships between osteophytes, porosity, and eburnation based on skeletal material. Subjects and methods: The analys…
Are entheseal changes and cross‐sectional properties associated with the shape of the upper limb
OBJECTIVES: Reconstruction of the activity of past human populations can be carried out using various skeletal markers; however, the relationship between these methods is not fully understood. Therefore, the main aim of this article is to analyze the relationship between entheseal changes, cross-sectional properties, and variability in the shape of the upper limb. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analyzed material consisted of CT images of 71 right sca…
Case of pulp stones and dental wear in a Mesolithic (5900 ± 100 BC ) individual from Woźna Wieś (Poland)
The present study will focus on the analysis of pulp stones and dental wear of an adult (26–30 years old) individual from Woźna Wieś, dated from the Mesolithic period (5900 ± 100 BC ). The dental material included 14 permanent teeth. Cone beam computed tomography was used in the identification of pulp stones. Pulp stones were classified by location and volume. The scores for mechanical dental wear were based on the scales proposed by Smith and Sc…
Osteoarthritis – a problematic skeletal trait in past human populations. Osteoarthritic changes vs. entheseal changes in the late medieval and early modern population form Łekno
According to medical knowledge, physical activity plays a role in osteoarthritic changes formation. The impact of occupation on osteoarthritic changes development in past human populations is not clear enough, causing problems with interpretation. The aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between osteoarthritis and entheseal changes. Skeletal material comes from the late medieval, early modern population from Łekno (Poland). The…
"Bone former" hypothesis based on the selected medieval and early modern skeletal population from Poland
0.014). Significant relationships between vertebral and extravertebral osteophytes were noted in the female group. It can be claimed that individuals are predicted/or not to be bone formers but whether these bone changes occur depends on the individual lifespan.
A cut mark on the M esolithic (ca. 5850 BC) cranium from W ieliszew ( P oland)
We present the application of computed tomography (CT) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) technologies for the analysis of the Mesolithic skull of an adult individual from Wieliszew (Poland; ca. 5850 BC). Macroscopic examinations carried out in the 1950s showed a bone defect on the skull identified as post‐mortem. On this basis, it was argued to be evidence of cannibalistic practices in the Mesolithic period. CT and SEM demonstrated that the …
Periodontitis in the historical population of Radom (Poland) from the 11th to 19th centuries
Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary habits, and hygiene of past populations. This study assessed periodontitis in the population of Radom from the 11th century up to the industrial revolution in the 19th century. The dental material was divided into 3 historical series: the Early Medieval (EMP; 11th century), Late Medieval (LMP; 14th-17th century), and Modern (MP; 18th-19th century) pe…
High stature and body mass might affect the occurrence of Schmorl’s nodes
Schmorl’s nodes are vertical herniation of intervertebral discs into the body of neighbouring vertebral endplate. Notwithstanding extensive studies, no consensus has been reached in the subject of their possible etiology. It is hypothesized that physical stress, trauma and high axial loading are the key factors in the occurrence of this pathology. The main objective of the current work is to reevaluate the relationship between stature and body ma…
Septal Aperture and Osteoarthritis—The Same or Independent Origins
Many theories have been suggested in order to explain the etiology of septal aperture (SA), however the problem has not been solved yet. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between septal aperture and osteoarthritic changes. The skeletal material had come from a medieval cemetery in Cedynia, Poland. Skeletons of 201 adults had been examined. Septal aperture of humeral bone had been scored. Osteoarthritic changes (osteophytosis, p…
Is vertebral body osteophytosis a reliable indicator of occupational stress
Whether activity patterns cause vertebral body osteophytosis (VO) remains unanswered. Although, many previous researchers indicate physical activity as an etiological factor of VO, a number of recent studies have questioned this conclusion. Thus, using a sample of 101 adult males from medieval Poland, this current study examines whether individuals with VO have greater entheseal change (EC) scores since EC are commonly used as an indicator of act…
Traumatic Injuries in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Population from Łekno, Poland
the aim of this study was to document the traumatic injuries in the late medieval and early modern population from ekno, Poland (13 th -16 th centuries AD). The authors studied 247 skeletons (147 males; 81 females; 19 unsexed individuals). In a first step, tauma prevalence rate was calculated with reference to the number of individual skeletons affected. These data were compared with the data from other Polish skeletal series (Cedynia, Czersk, Zo…
Body mass reconstruction on the basis of selected skeletal traits
The objective of this paper is: to estimate the body mass of the skeletons with the mechanical method (femoral head body mass estimation method--FH) and non-mechanical method (stature/living bi-iliac breadth body mass estimation method--ST/LBIB); to compare the reliability and potential use of results obtained with both methods. The material (46 skeletons, 26 males, 20 females) used in the study came from the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Po…
Shape and size of the body vs. musculoskeletal stress markers
The objective of this paper is to assess the relationship between the degree of development of muscle attachment sites (musculoskeletal stress markers - MSM1) and the length and circumference measurements of long bones and the body build expressed with the reconstructed values of body height (BH) and body mass (BM). The bone material (102 male and 99 female skeletons) used in the study was collected in the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Polan…
Are entheseal changes and cross‐sectional properties associated with the shape of the upper limb
OBJECTIVES: Reconstruction of the activity of past human populations can be carried out using various skeletal markers; however, the relationship between these methods is not fully understood. Therefore, the main aim of this article is to analyze the relationship between entheseal changes, cross-sectional properties, and variability in the shape of the upper limb. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analyzed material consisted of CT images of 71 right sca…
Shape and size of the body vs. musculoskeletal stress markers
The objective of this paper is to assess the relationship between the degree of development of muscle attachment sites (musculoskeletal stress markers - MSM1) and the length and circumference measurements of long bones and the body build expressed with the reconstructed values of body height (BH) and body mass (BM). The bone material (102 male and 99 female skeletons) used in the study was collected in the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Polan…
Periodontitis in the historical population of Radom (Poland) from the 11th to 19th centuries
Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary habits, and hygiene of past populations. This study assessed periodontitis in the population of Radom from the 11th century up to the industrial revolution in the 19th century. The dental material was divided into 3 historical series: the Early Medieval (EMP; 11th century), Late Medieval (LMP; 14th-17th century), and Modern (MP; 18th-19th century) pe…
Traumatic Injuries in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Population from Łekno, Poland
the aim of this study was to document the traumatic injuries in the late medieval and early modern population from ekno, Poland (13 th -16 th centuries AD). The authors studied 247 skeletons (147 males; 81 females; 19 unsexed individuals). In a first step, tauma prevalence rate was calculated with reference to the number of individual skeletons affected. These data were compared with the data from other Polish skeletal series (Cedynia, Czersk, Zo…
Body mass reconstruction on the basis of selected skeletal traits
The objective of this paper is: to estimate the body mass of the skeletons with the mechanical method (femoral head body mass estimation method--FH) and non-mechanical method (stature/living bi-iliac breadth body mass estimation method--ST/LBIB); to compare the reliability and potential use of results obtained with both methods. The material (46 skeletons, 26 males, 20 females) used in the study came from the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Po…
Osteoarthritis in past human populations from Radom (14th-17th and 18th-19th century)
century) in 25% individuals (males, 25.7%; females, 26.5%). In both skeletal samples, the greatest number of OA changes was recorded in the hip and elbow. Knee and ankle were the least affected joints. Osteophytes were the most frequently observed type of lesions, while eburnation was the least frequent. Although the higher prevalence of osteoarthritis in the Modern Period in Radom is noted, the differences are not statistically significant. Taki…
Case of pulp stones and dental wear in a Mesolithic (5900 ± 100 BC ) individual from Woźna Wieś (Poland)
The present study will focus on the analysis of pulp stones and dental wear of an adult (26–30 years old) individual from Woźna Wieś, dated from the Mesolithic period (5900 ± 100 BC ). The dental material included 14 permanent teeth. Cone beam computed tomography was used in the identification of pulp stones. Pulp stones were classified by location and volume. The scores for mechanical dental wear were based on the scales proposed by Smith and Sc…
Shape and size of the body vs. musculoskeletal stress markers
The objective of this paper is to assess the relationship between the degree of development of muscle attachment sites (musculoskeletal stress markers - MSM1) and the length and circumference measurements of long bones and the body build expressed with the reconstructed values of body height (BH) and body mass (BM). The bone material (102 male and 99 female skeletons) used in the study was collected in the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Polan…
Traumatic Injuries in the Late Medieval and Early Modern Population from Łekno, Poland
the aim of this study was to document the traumatic injuries in the late medieval and early modern population from ekno, Poland (13 th -16 th centuries AD). The authors studied 247 skeletons (147 males; 81 females; 19 unsexed individuals). In a first step, tauma prevalence rate was calculated with reference to the number of individual skeletons affected. These data were compared with the data from other Polish skeletal series (Cedynia, Czersk, Zo…
Body mass reconstruction on the basis of selected skeletal traits
The objective of this paper is: to estimate the body mass of the skeletons with the mechanical method (femoral head body mass estimation method--FH) and non-mechanical method (stature/living bi-iliac breadth body mass estimation method--ST/LBIB); to compare the reliability and potential use of results obtained with both methods. The material (46 skeletons, 26 males, 20 females) used in the study came from the medieval burial ground in Cedynia, Po…
Is vertebral body osteophytosis a reliable indicator of occupational stress
Whether activity patterns cause vertebral body osteophytosis (VO) remains unanswered. Although, many previous researchers indicate physical activity as an etiological factor of VO, a number of recent studies have questioned this conclusion. Thus, using a sample of 101 adult males from medieval Poland, this current study examines whether individuals with VO have greater entheseal change (EC) scores since EC are commonly used as an indicator of act…
Septal Aperture and Osteoarthritis—The Same or Independent Origins
Many theories have been suggested in order to explain the etiology of septal aperture (SA), however the problem has not been solved yet. The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between septal aperture and osteoarthritic changes. The skeletal material had come from a medieval cemetery in Cedynia, Poland. Skeletons of 201 adults had been examined. Septal aperture of humeral bone had been scored. Osteoarthritic changes (osteophytosis, p…
High stature and body mass might affect the occurrence of Schmorl’s nodes
Schmorl’s nodes are vertical herniation of intervertebral discs into the body of neighbouring vertebral endplate. Notwithstanding extensive studies, no consensus has been reached in the subject of their possible etiology. It is hypothesized that physical stress, trauma and high axial loading are the key factors in the occurrence of this pathology. The main objective of the current work is to reevaluate the relationship between stature and body ma…
Periodontitis in the historical population of Radom (Poland) from the 11th to 19th centuries
Periodontitis can be an excellent indirect source of data on the general and oral health, dietary habits, and hygiene of past populations. This study assessed periodontitis in the population of Radom from the 11th century up to the industrial revolution in the 19th century. The dental material was divided into 3 historical series: the Early Medieval (EMP; 11th century), Late Medieval (LMP; 14th-17th century), and Modern (MP; 18th-19th century) pe…
A cut mark on the M esolithic (ca. 5850 BC) cranium from W ieliszew ( P oland)
We present the application of computed tomography (CT) and scanning electron microscope (SEM) technologies for the analysis of the Mesolithic skull of an adult individual from Wieliszew (Poland; ca. 5850 BC). Macroscopic examinations carried out in the 1950s showed a bone defect on the skull identified as post‐mortem. On this basis, it was argued to be evidence of cannibalistic practices in the Mesolithic period. CT and SEM demonstrated that the …
Cover Image
Relationships between osteoarthritic changes (osteophytes, porosity, eburnation) based on historical skeletal material
Background: Three main diagnostic types of osteoarthritic changes are distinguished in clinical and anthropological literature: osteophytes, porosity, and eburnation. The nature of the relationship between these changes and how lesions progress over time is still unclear. Aim: The aim of the present study is the analysis of the relationships between osteophytes, porosity, and eburnation based on skeletal material. Subjects and methods: The analys…
Are entheseal changes and cross‐sectional properties associated with the shape of the upper limb
OBJECTIVES: Reconstruction of the activity of past human populations can be carried out using various skeletal markers; however, the relationship between these methods is not fully understood. Therefore, the main aim of this article is to analyze the relationship between entheseal changes, cross-sectional properties, and variability in the shape of the upper limb. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The analyzed material consisted of CT images of 71 right sca…
Case of pulp stones and dental wear in a Mesolithic (5900 ± 100 BC ) individual from Woźna Wieś (Poland)
The present study will focus on the analysis of pulp stones and dental wear of an adult (26–30 years old) individual from Woźna Wieś, dated from the Mesolithic period (5900 ± 100 BC ). The dental material included 14 permanent teeth. Cone beam computed tomography was used in the identification of pulp stones. Pulp stones were classified by location and volume. The scores for mechanical dental wear were based on the scales proposed by Smith and Sc…
Osteoarthritis – a problematic skeletal trait in past human populations. Osteoarthritic changes vs. entheseal changes in the late medieval and early modern population form Łekno
According to medical knowledge, physical activity plays a role in osteoarthritic changes formation. The impact of occupation on osteoarthritic changes development in past human populations is not clear enough, causing problems with interpretation. The aim of the current study is to examine the relationship between osteoarthritis and entheseal changes. Skeletal material comes from the late medieval, early modern population from Łekno (Poland). The…
"Bone former" hypothesis based on the selected medieval and early modern skeletal population from Poland
0.014). Significant relationships between vertebral and extravertebral osteophytes were noted in the female group. It can be claimed that individuals are predicted/or not to be bone formers but whether these bone changes occur depends on the individual lifespan.
Osteoarthritis in past human populations from Radom (14th-17th and 18th-19th century)
century) in 25% individuals (males, 25.7%; females, 26.5%). In both skeletal samples, the greatest number of OA changes was recorded in the hip and elbow. Knee and ankle were the least affected joints. Osteophytes were the most frequently observed type of lesions, while eburnation was the least frequent. Although the higher prevalence of osteoarthritis in the Modern Period in Radom is noted, the differences are not statistically significant. Taki…
Osteoarthritis in early modern population from Dąbrówki (Podlaskie Province)
The aim of this analized is to evaluate the frequency of osteoarthritis in the early modern population of Dąbrówki (Poland). Evaluation of degenerative joint changes was based on standard methods commonly used in physical anthropology. Three types of changes were studied: osteophytes, porosities, and eburnations. They were analyzed in the shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, and proximal ankle joints. Osteoarthritic changes were assessed in 24 fema…
Case study of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease observed in Radom (Poland, 18th–19th century) with literature review
The aim of this study is to present the pathological lesions observed in a skeleton (male, about 35–38 years old) from Radom (Poland), dated to the 18th–19th century. Bone changes were observed in both femurs and both pelvic bones. The head of the femur is enlarged and deformed, described as “mushroom-shaped”, with areas of smooth cortex and cavities, or possible cystic residues. The neck of femur is short and thick. The bone shaft and distal epi…
Assessment of dental caries among children and adults inhabiting Starorypin (11th–12th c.) compared to other Early Medieval populations from Poland
Dental caries testing provides information about diet, hygiene and eating habits. This information can be useful in reconstructing the living conditions of historical populations. The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of dental caries in adults and children in the Early Middle Ages population from Starorypin (Poland) and compare the results with other early medieval populations from Poland. A total of 346 adult permanent teeth and …
Poirier's facet in past human populations from Radom (14th-17th and 18th-19th centuries)
Radom sample do not allow for drawing such unambiguous conclusions, and further analyses are needed.
Spina bifida oculta in skeletal population from Dąbrówki (Poland, Podlaskie Province)
The aim of the study is to evaluate the frequency of spina bifida oculta (SBO) in the early modern population from Dąbrówki (Poland); 26 males, 19 females, 3 adults with unspecified sex, 2 subadult were taken into the analysis. SBO was found in 9 individuals (18%), of whom only one exhibited a complete cleft in the sacrum (2%). In males, SBO was reported in 7 out of 26 skeletons studied (27%). Complete cleft was observed in one individual (4%), p…
On the relationship of spina bifida occulta and spinal degenerative joint disease based on skeletal remains from Dąbrówki, Podlaskie Province, Poland
century, Poland). According to a small sample size age range has not been taken into account in the analyses. SBO, osteophytes, porosity, Schmorls nodes on the vertebral body, and articular processes on the vertebrae were examined. In Dabr sample only partial clefts of SBO were assessed. Results show that individuals with SBO are not likely to experience osteoarthritic changes of the spine. Correlations were not statistically significant betwee…
Medicine (18 works) · Forensic Anthropology and Bioarchaeology Studies (13 works) · Population (10 works) · Anatomy (7 works) · Pathology (7 works) · Demography (6 works) · Osteoarthritis (6 works) · Elbow (5 works) · Etiology (5 works) · Anatomy (4 works)