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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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Physical anthropology
Cro-Magnon
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The modern Homo sapiens who appeared in Europe by 40,000 years ago. Their skeletons generally were lighter than the Neandertals who occupied Europe at that time. The Cro-Magnon had broad, small faces ...
Locomotor patterns
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The methods an animal uses to move. These may include such things as swimming, jumping, walking, brachiating, etc.
Chorion
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The membrane that develops around an embryo and contributes to the formation of the placenta. Later, as a foetus develops, the chorion fuses with the amnion. See chorionic villi sampling for an ...
Spermatogenesis
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The meiosis process of male sex cells that produces sperm. It takes place in the testes of humans and other male animals.
Oögenesis
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The meiosis process of female sex cells that produces ova. It takes place mostly in the ovaries of humans and other female animals.
Marasmus
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The medical condition resulting from prolonged famine. Symptoms include extreme emaciation, diarrhea, anemia, and apathy. Women with marasmus usually stop ovulating. The loss of insulating body fat ...
Basal metabolic rate
Anthropology; Physical anthropology
The measure of the total energy utilised by the body to maintain its necessary processes while at rest. Those processes include keeping the heart, brain, and other organs functioning normally and the ...
