Human evolution

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.

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palmigrade

Archaeology; Human evolution

Refers to a type of quadrupedal locomotion characterized by weight bearing on the palms of the hands rather than on the digits or knuckles.

compact (cortical) bone

Archaeology; Human evolution

The dense bone tissue found on the outside of bones or the walls of long bone shafts.

The stages of artifact production, reflecting the technological decisions of the toolmakers that are assumed to be technical traditions (they are unlikely to be genetically encoded). The operational ...

acetabulo-cristal buttress

Archaeology; Human evolution

A bony buttress extending vertically down the iliac blade, supporting it against the powerful muscular forces generated by the hip abductor muscles.

nucleotide

Archaeology; Human evolution

A monomeric molecule of RNA and DNA that consists of three distinct parts: a pentose (ribose in RNA, deoxyribose in DNA), a nitrogenous base, and a phosphate group.

crisscross inheritance

Archaeology; Human evolution

A type of gene transmission passed from a male parent to a female child to a male grandchild.

parallel flaking

Archaeology; Human evolution

Flake scars are parallel to each other and leave a sharp edge on the objective piece. These flakes are removed in a serial fashion by following the ridge created by the previously removed flake.