Human evolution

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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Nonhomologous chromosomes

Archaeology; Human evolution

The chromosome containing dissimilar genes that do not pair during meiosis.

Mesial

Archaeology; Human evolution

The side of the tooth nearest the midline of the jaw, as directed along the tooth row.

Transposon (Tn)

Archaeology; Human evolution

A mobile DNA segment that contains genes for the insertion of the DNA segment into the chromosome and for mobilisation of the element to other locations on the chromosomes.

Ilium (iliac blades)

Archaeology; Human evolution

The side, or broad and flat blade of the innominate, forming its upper portion.

Backed blade

Archaeology; Human evolution

A blade (or flake) that is intentionally dulled on a margin so it can be hand-held safely.

Redistribution

Archaeology; Human evolution

A mode of exchange that implies the operation of some central organising authority. Goods are recieved or appropriated by the central authority, and subsequently some of them are sent by that ...

A tunnel on the palm side of the hand created between the arch formed by the carpal bones and the fibrous band that draws the ends of the arch together. The long flexor tendons for the fingers pass ...