OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility that periarticular osteophytes plays a role as a appendicular joint stress marker (JSM) which reflects the biomechanical stresses on individuals and populations. METHODS: A total of 366 contemporary Japanese skeletons (231 males. 135 females) were examined closely to evaluate the periarticular osteophytes of six major... https://www.lisamalloryphoto.com/product-category/highlighter/