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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calibrated relative dating

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Use of a relative dating method that measures somewhat irregular occurring natural phenomena that have been cross-dated with at least one chronometric technique so that the dates are somewhat ...

hypothermia

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Unusually low core body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to a cold environment. This can be a life threatening condition. See hyperthermia.

hyperthermia

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Unusually elevated core body temperature resulting from fever or prolonged exposure to a hot environment. This can be a life threatening condition. See hypothermia.

arboreal

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

Tree-living; referring to animals that are adapted to life in the trees. Arboreal animals spend most of their time scampering around in trees rather than on the ground, in the air, or water. See ...

The yellow-red pigment of human bile. Small amounts of it are normally found in blood and urine. At high bilirubin levels, blood and urine change color and the skin becomes yellow or jaundiced. This ...

sex chromosome

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The X and Y chromosomes which are responsible for determining whether an individual is a male or a female. Normal males inherit an X from their mother and a Y from their father. Normal females get an ...

hemizygous chromosomes

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The X and Y chromosomes of males are mostly not homologous--they only share a few genes. Those genes that are found on only the X or the Y chromosome are said to be hemizygous because there is only ...