Summary: Lucy Died 3 Million Years Ago
Now We Know How ‘Lucy’ Died 3 Million Years Ago. Maybe
University of Texas has been working to figure out what sort of life “Lucy” has lived, but in their data they believe they have found the way that this early human died in late August. Lucy is the name of one of the earliest human skeletons to be found; she was discovered on the continent of Africa in Ethiopia. She falls under the class of hominine and dates backs 3.2 million years ago. She was discovered in 1974 and is one of the most complete hominine skeletons to ever be discovered. Her skeleton shows she stood at a mighty 3 feet 6 inches and estimated to weigh around 60 pounds. She is able to be used give us secrets into our past. Lucy was originally transported to the University of Texas because of their advancements in technology; they had the first CT scanner to have industrial uses in the world. Dr. Richard Ketchman and Dr. John Kappelman at UT used the CT Scanner to create over 35,000 “slices” of the skeleton. While analyzing these skeleton “slices” to figure out more about the life that Lucy lived, they noticed a series of breaks in her right shoulder/arm. These fractures are similar to those seen by patients …show more content…
Ketchman and Kappelman believe that the study of Lucy’s death has brought them closer to her. “It was in the moment of understanding her death, of literally being able to experience what she went through, that I felt empathy for her. My understanding of her death brought her to life for me.” They did not try to add any excitement or dramatization to their hypothesis, but simply stated what they had discovered. They also intended this information to the world, not specific audience, because they are the only scientists in the world to have the CT Scanner to look closely at the fossilized
University of Texas has been working to figure out what sort of life “Lucy” has lived, but in their data they believe they have found the way that this early human died in late August. Lucy is the name of one of the earliest human skeletons to be found; she was discovered on the continent of Africa in Ethiopia. She falls under the class of hominine and dates backs 3.2 million years ago. She was discovered in 1974 and is one of the most complete hominine skeletons to ever be discovered. Her skeleton shows she stood at a mighty 3 feet 6 inches and estimated to weigh around 60 pounds. She is able to be used give us secrets into our past. Lucy was originally transported to the University of Texas because of their advancements in technology; they had the first CT scanner to have industrial uses in the world. Dr. Richard Ketchman and Dr. John Kappelman at UT used the CT Scanner to create over 35,000 “slices” of the skeleton. While analyzing these skeleton “slices” to figure out more about the life that Lucy lived, they noticed a series of breaks in her right shoulder/arm. These fractures are similar to those seen by patients …show more content…
Ketchman and Kappelman believe that the study of Lucy’s death has brought them closer to her. “It was in the moment of understanding her death, of literally being able to experience what she went through, that I felt empathy for her. My understanding of her death brought her to life for me.” They did not try to add any excitement or dramatization to their hypothesis, but simply stated what they had discovered. They also intended this information to the world, not specific audience, because they are the only scientists in the world to have the CT Scanner to look closely at the fossilized