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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Chorionic villus sampling

Archaeology; Human evolution

A procedure in which a sample od chorionic villus tissue of a developing foetus is examined for chromosomal abnormalities.

Suprainiac fossa

Archaeology; Human evolution

An elliptical depression on the occiput above the superior nuchal line, or inion.

In hominids, two bony projections (superior and inferior) for muscles to attach that extend the leg, protruding from the front edge of the ilium. Sartorius attaches on the anterior iliac spine and ...

Brachycephalic

Archaeology; Human evolution

Broad-headed, having a Cephalic Index (cranial breadth/cranial length*100) over 80.

Fecundity

Archaeology; Human evolution

Number of offspring a female can or does give birth to over her lifetime.

Archaeozoology

Archaeology; Human evolution

Sometimes referred to as zooarchaeology, this involves the identification and analysis of faunal species from archaeological sites, as an aid to the reconstruction of human diets and to the ...