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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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Human evolution
Tendon
Archaeology; Human evolution
A strong, inelastic cord of connective tissue joining muscle to bone.
Semidiscontinuous
Archaeology; Human evolution
Concerning DNA replication, when one new strand is synthesised continuously and the other discontinuously. See also discontinuous DNA replication.
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.
Infrared absorption spectrometry
Archaeology; Human evolution
A technique used in the characterization of raw materials, it has been particularly useful in distinguishing ambers from different sources: the organic compounds in the amber absorb different ...
Debitage
Archaeology; Human evolution
Detached pieces that are discarded during the reduction process.
Visual overlap
Archaeology; Human evolution
The ability to see objects simultaneously with both eyes, a requirement of three-dimensional vision.
