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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Jaundice

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The condition in which the eyes, skin, and/or urine become unusually yellowish as a result of the build up of bilirubin in the blood.

Canine teeth

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The comparatively pointed teeth on either side of the incisors, at the front of the mouth of mammals. There is one canine tooth in each of the four quadrants of the mouth. Canine teeth are mainly ...

The comparatively large grinding teeth at the back of the mouth in mammals. In hominids and all other anthropoids, there are normally 3 molars in each quadrant of the mouth. See premolar and canine ...

Allogrooming

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The common primate practise of carefully picking through the hair of someone, looking for insects, twigs, and other debris. Grooming others is a common way by which primates communicate affection and ...

Agglutination

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The clumping together of red cells in blood as a result of antibodies attaching to antigens on the surface of the cells. This occurs when blood of incompatible types is mixed together outside of the ...

Amphibia

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The class of vertebrates that includes frogs, toads, and salamanders. Amphibians spend part of their lives under water and part on land. They must return to damp areas to reproduce since their eggs ...

Bilaterally symmetrical

Anthropology; Physical anthropology

The chordate characteristic of the left and right sides of the body being mirror images of each other. If there are two functionally similar body parts, they are usually found roughly equidistant ...