Hominoid anatomy Flashcards
1
Q
What are the differences between monkets and apes.
A
Monkey: Climb on top of branches, hands and feet to grip with the tail to balance, long trunks, arms and lengths are similar length.
Apes: Swinging from branch to branch, often hanging to feed, no tail, short trunks, long arms, flexible shoulder joints.
2
Q
What species marks the emergence of the apes?
A
Proconsul
3
Q
Proconsul
A
23-15Myr Kenya and Uganda Arboreal quadraped No tail Sexual dimorphism Flat face Large brain Frugivorous diet
4
Q
What was the Miocene ape from Africa?
A
Sahelanthropus
5
Q
Sahelanthropus
A
8Mya Africa
Close to human chimp split
320-380 brain case
6
Q
What are the general hominoid characteristics
A
Large body size Specialised arboreal and terrestrial locomotion Mostly Frugivorous specialised dentition Encephalisation Complex behaviour patterns
7
Q
The hominoid skull
A
Braincase
Face
Jaw
Skull base
