Chapter 9
Anthropology 100 with Bowie/kenoyer/lambert at University of Wisconsin - Madison
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Understanding Physical Anthropology and Archaeology
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Plio-Pleistocene
the Pliocene and first half of the Pleistocene; range of 5-1 mya
large-bodied hominoids
hominoids including the great apes and hominids, as well as all ancestral forms back to teh time of divergence from small-bodied hominoids
hominids
members of the family Hominidae
postcranial
in a quadruped-portion of the body behind the head; in a biped-all parts of the body beneath the head
obligate bipedalism
only form of hominid terrestrial locomotion
habitual bipedalism
bipedal locomotion as the form of locomotion shown by hominids most of the time
Australopithecus
early hominid genus, characterized by bipedal locomotion, a relatively small brain, and large back teeth
Paranthropus
genus of hominid characterized by very large back teeth and jaws
australopithecine
name for members of the genus Australopithecus
sectorial
adapted for cutting or shearing
Homo habilis
species of early homo, well known from East Africa but possibly also found in other regions
endocast
solid impression of the inside of the skull, often preserving details relating to the size and surface features of the brain
phylogeny
schematic representation showing ancestor-descendant relationships, usually in a chronological framework
features of classic neandertal in Europe...
receding chin; large cheek bones, jaw and incisors; large nose and nasal cavity; short, powerful stature; large cranial capactiy
Why was red ochre used?
to preserve the body in burial and keep out insects
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By: Danielle Nardick
Textbook: Understanding Physical Anthropology and Archaeology
Created: 2009-03-02
Size: 15 flashcards
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