Spina Bifida Sacralis Occulta from Ancient Greek Sicily (Pozzanghera Necropolis, Leontinoi, 6th–4th Century BC): Anatomical, Anthropological and Ethnomedical Considerations on the Insular Presentation of this Congenital Anomaly

In this article a case of spina bifida sacralis occulta (SBSO) from the Pozzanghera necropolis ancient Greek colony Leontinoi (Sicily) and archaeologically dated to 6th–4th century BC is morphologically analysed discussed. An ethnomedical excursus on knowledge impact condition in Sicilian history offered. Although SBO one most frequent congenital anomalies global palaeopathological record, comprehensive literature search did not yield results for Sicily before Christ, hence enriches existing historical presentation vertebral anomaly region.