Physical anthropology

Physical anthropology

The branch of anthropology that studies the development of the human race in the context of other primate species.

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overnourishment

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Regular consumption of too many calories. Prolonged over nourishment can result in chronic obesity, which is associated with higher risks for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and some kinds of cancer. ...

tropical

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to the usually warmest climatic regions. They are mostly found within 20°-30° latitude from the Equator. All human evolution until relatively late Homo erectus occurred in the tropics, ...

bipedalism

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to walking and running on two feet. Humans are the only fully bipedal primates today.

temporal

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to the temple regions high on the sides towards the front of the head.

anatomy

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to the structural parts of organisms. See physiology.

primary context

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to the position in a site where an object was originally deposited. Finding an artifact or fossil in primary context allows a researcher to apply the principle of association in dating and ...

physiological plasticity

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Referring to the physical moldability of an organism as it is developing. This flexibility allows environmental forces to alter the genetically predetermined shape of our bodies to some extent. ...