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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mutagen

Archaeology; Human evolution

Any physical or chemical agent that significantly increases the frequency of mutational events above a spontaneous mutation rate.

dolichocephalic

Archaeology; Human evolution

Longheaded, having a Cephalic Index of less than 75.

silencer

Archaeology; Human evolution

See silencer element.

shaft

Archaeology; Human evolution

The long part of long bone, formed from the diaphyses.

greater sciatic notch

Archaeology; Human evolution

U-shaped notch at the back of the innominate characteristics of bipedal hominid pelves caused by the rearward and inferior displacement of the sacrum relative to the ape anatomy.

macromolecule

Archaeology; Human evolution

A large molecule (such as DNA, RNA, and proteins) that has a molecular weight of at least a few thousand daltons.

coronoid process

Archaeology; Human evolution

A hooked or curved projection. (1) The frontal part of the ascending ramus of the mandible, forming a pointed projection at its top, where part of the temporalis muscle attaches. (2) The lower ...