Anatomical Trends- 19.1 Table (19)

Question 1

What is bones density trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 1

thicker > thinner bones forming cranium

Question 2

What is cranial capacity trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 2

small > large

Question 3

What is brow ridges trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 3

heavy > reduced/ absent

Question 4

What is forehead trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 4

no forehead/sloping > larger + vertical

Question 5

What is cheek bones trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 5

less prominent > more prominant

Question 6

What is crest trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 6

sagittal crest possible > no crest

Question 7

What is foramen magnum trend of skull over time from ape to human

Answer 7

back of skull > middle

Question 8

What is the jaw size trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 8

prognathic > flatter face

Question 9

What is the mandible trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 9

heavier, thicker > more slender, thinner

Question 10

What is the chin trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 10

no chin > increased definition

Question 11

What is the molar trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 11

large > small

Question 12

What is the diastema trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 12

diastema present > no diastema

Question 13

What is the canine trend in mandible and teeth

Answer 13

more prominent > less

Question 14

What is the hips trend in torso

Answer 14

narrower > broader

Question 15

what is the lumbar trend in torso

Answer 15

less wedged > more

Question 16

what is the thumb length trend

Answer 16

shorter > longer

Question 17

what is the finger structure trend

Answer 17

curved > straight

Question 18

what is femur angle trend

Answer 18

more parallel > sloping towards knee

Question 19

what is the arm: leg ratio trend

Answer 19

arms longer > legs longer