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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Miocene Epoch

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The fourth geological epoch of the Cenozoic Era. The Miocene occurred approximately 23-5. 3 million years ago.

messenger RNA (mRNA)

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The form of RNA that carries a copy of a specific sequence of genetic information (a gene) from the DNA in the cell nucleus to the ribosomes in the cytoplasm where it is translated in order to ...

knuckle walking

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The form of four legged locomotion used by gorillas and chimps. They walk on the soles of their feet but not on the palms of their hands. They bend their fingers and support the head end of their ...

monosomy

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The form of aneuploidy in which there is only one chromosome instead of the usual two homologous chromosomes of each type. Conceptions with autosomal monosomies die before birth.

trisomy

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The form of aneuploidy in which there are 3 chromosomes instead of just 2 for a specific homologous pair. An example is the common form of Down syndrome in which there are 3 chromosome 21's. Most ...

amniotic fluid

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The fluid surrounding a fetus inside an amniotic sac. It mostly consists of fetal urine, but also contains some fetal skin cells. See cervix for an illustration.