Homo neanderthalensis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the estimated size of the Homo neanderthalensis brain?
A
1500cm^3.
2
Q
When did the Homo neanderthalensis exist?
A
300,000 to 28,000 years ago.
3
Q
Where did the Homo neanderthalensis exist?
A
Europe and Middle East.
4
Q
What is the height of a female Homo neanderthalensis?
A
156cm.
5
Q
What is the height of a male Homo neanderthalensis?
A
168cm.
6
Q
What are the 5 key cranial features of the Homo neanderthalensis?
A
- Receding forehead and elongated skull.
- Thick brow ridges.
- Larger more robust prognathic jaw,
- Larger teeth than modern humans.
- Occipital bun present.
7
Q
What are the 4 key post cranial features of the Homo neanderthalensis?
A
- Shorter limbs than Homo sapiens.
- Wide pelvis.
- Barrel shaped rib cage.
- Larger heel bone.
