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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zygote

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A "fertilized" ovum. More precisely, this is a cell that is formed when a sperm and an ovum combine their chromosomes at conception. A zygote contains the full complement of chromosomes (in humans ...

trisomy 21

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A genetically inherited form of mental retardation usually resulting from the inheritance of an extra autosome 21. Down syndrome individuals also typically are short and stocky in build with short ...

modifying gene

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A gene that can alter the expression of another gene in the phenotype of an individual.

toggle-head harpoon

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A bone or antler harpoon tip or point with a hole for attaching a rope. It is designed so that when the harpoon is thrust into the body of a large animal, the wooden shaft falls off. The hunter keep ...

varve analysis

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

A calibrated relative or potentially chronometric dating technique based on counting annual silt deposits (i.e., varves) in former lakes resulting from the summer melt of glaciers. In Scandinavia, ...