method skeletal measurement alphonse bertillon study information helped shape anthropologists' understanding human skeleton multiple skeletal differences occur another prominent early anthropologist thomas wingate todd primarily responsible creation first large collection human skeletons total todd acquired human skulls skeletons anthropoid skulls skeletons mammalian skulls skeletons ref name cobb todd 's contributions field anthropology remain use modern era include various studies regarding suture closures skull timing
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