Matskási István (szerk.): A Magyar Természettudományi Múzeum évkönyve 88. (Budapest 1996)

Pap, I., Tillier, A.-M. , Arensburg, B. ; Chech, M.: The Subalyuk Neanderthal remains (Hungary): a re-examination

On the anterior surface of the mandibular symphysis, under the alveolar margin, the bone is a little damaged at the level of the incisor and canine roots (Fig. 3), but it is clear that a faint anterior incurvatio mandibulae was developed. However, the chin eminence is smooth without distinction of the symphyseal and lateral tubercles, and the lateral profile is still retreating (Fig. 4). On the posterior surface there is no alveolar plane. The incomplete preservation of the bone nearby the sagittal region (lacking almost one centimetre in height) precludes any conclusion on the genioglossal morphology. Moreover, there is no clear evidence of a superior transverse torus (versus JELINEK 1969: 482). According to SMITH (1984), a superior transverse torus affects Krapina 57 and 58, and no genioglossal fossae can be identified on Krapina jaws. However, such a fossa can be detected on Krapina 54 (authors' observation). The three Vindija mandibles manifest a genioglossal fossa more or less Fig. 2. The adult Subalyuk 1 mandible in superior view