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Anthropology
The study of human beings and human ancestors through time. Focuses on relation to physical characteristics, environmental effects, social relations and culture. The science of humans.
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harpoon head (point)
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The arming tip of a harpoon. Generally classifiable into 2 main forms - toggling and barbed - each of which may be composite or single-piece, and may or may not carry additional ...
mandibular symphysis
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The area where the two halves of the mandible join together.
pubic symphysis
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The area of the pelvis at which the two innominates join.
primary center of ossification
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The area of first appearance of bone within the cartilage model of a long bone.
historical archaeology
Anthropology; Cultural anthropology
The archaeological study of historically documented cultures. In north America, research is directed at colonial and post-colonial settlement, analogous to the study of medieval ...
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