An Introduction to Human Evolutionary AnatomyFor students of Human Evolution the fossil evidence of skeletal remains is a prime source of information from which to reconstruct the form and lifestyle of the early hominids. But how is this evidence to be fully and properly used by students with little or no anatomical training? In this book an anthropologist and an anatomist have combined their skills to provide students and research workers with the essentials of anatomy and the means to apply these to investigations into hominid form and function. Armed with the basic principles and relevant bones conclusions can be reached regarding the probable musculature, stance, brain size, age, weight and sex of a particular fossil specimen. The sort of deductions which are possible are illustrated by reference back to contemporary apes and humans and a coherent picture of the history of hominid evolution emerges. Written in a clear and concise style and profusely illustrated, this book is a basic reference for all concerned with human evolution and a valuable companion both to laboratory practical sessions and to new research using fossil skeletons. |
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An Introduction to Human Evolutionary Anatomy Leslie Aiello,Christopher Dean (Ph. D.) Limited preview - 1990 |
An Introduction to Human Evolutionary Anatomy Leslie Aiello,Christopher Dean (Ph. D.) No preview available - 1990 |
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abduction African apes angle anteriorly articular surface articulation Australopithecus afarensis Australopithecus africanus axis bipedal bipedal locomotion boisei bone border brain calcaneus canine cartilage cavity cervical chimpanzee condyle cranial base cranial fossa crest cusps deciduous differences distal dorsal early hominids enamel erectus extensor facet femoral femur fibres fibula FIGURE flexed flexion flexor foot foramen magnum fossil hominids glenoid Gorilla groove head hominids Homo Homo erectus humans and apes humerus iliac incisors inserts joint surface knee KNM-ER lateral length ligament limb longus lower lumbar mandible mandibular medial metacarpal metatarsal mid-line modern humans molar morphology movement muscles Neanderthal neck notch occipital orang-utan orientation Paranthropus Paranthropus boisei Paranthropus robustus pelvis phalanges plane posterior premolars primates proximal pterygoid relative ribs ridge robust rotation sagittal scapula shaft side specimens sphenoid spine Stern and Susman superior teeth temporal bone tendon thoracic tibia tooth transverse Trinkaus trochanter trochlea tubercle tuberosity ulna upper vertebrae