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Human evolution

Otherwise known as anthropogeny; anything of or relating to the study of the origin and evolution of Homo sapiens as a distinct species from other hominids, great apes and placental mammals.

Contributors in Human evolution

Human evolution

dentin

Archaeology; Human evolution

Internal tissue in a tooth crown and tissue of the root, surrounding the pulp cavity and surrounded by the crown enamel. This bone-like substance is sofetr than the enamel.

selection

Archaeology; Human evolution

See natural selection.

pyrotechnology

Archaeology; Human evolution

The intentional use and control of fire by humans or other hominids.

labial

Archaeology; Human evolution

Toward the lips, a direction on the anterior teeth toward the outside.

hamstrings

Archaeology; Human evolution

A group of muscles including biceps femoris, semimembranosus, and semitendinosus, extending from the ischial tuberosity to the back of the femur and top of the tibia, mainly acting to flex the hip ...

ligament

Archaeology; Human evolution

A strong band of connective tissue linking two bones in a joint.

temporal bone

Archaeology; Human evolution

Complex bone on the side and base of the cranium that includes the ear, mandibular joint, and a portion of the side of the braincase.

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