Archaeology

Archaeology

The scientific study of physical remains, whether monuments, artifacts or relics of past human life, cultures or activities.

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internal control region (ICR)

Archaeology; Human evolution

Promotor sequence, recognized by RNA polymerase III, that is located within the gene sequence, for instance, in tRNA genes and 5S rRNA genes of eukaryotes.

nonhomologous chromosomes

Archaeology; Human evolution

The chromosome containing dissimilar genes that do not pair during meiosis.

mesial

Archaeology; Human evolution

The side of the tooth nearest the midline of the jaw, as directed along the tooth row.

vertebral spine

Archaeology; Human evolution

A blade of bone projecting dorsally from a vertebra, serving as an attachment site for several ligaments and muscles, also called a spinous process.

market exchange

Archaeology; Human evolution

A mode of exchange which implies both a specific location for transactions and the sort of social relations where bargaining can occur. It usually involves a system of pricemaking ...

pterygoid muscle

Archaeology; Human evolution

A two part muscle extending from the lateral pterygoid plate to the medial ramus and gonial angle (medial part, closing the jaw and generating occlusal force) and the top of the ...