human evolution

Question 1

5 traits of Mammals

Answer 1

mammary glands (produce milk)
fur/ hair
3 bones in middle ear
lowe jaw bone
variety in teeth size

Question 2

primates body features

Answer 2

prehensible hand with 5 digits and opposal digit (thumb)
lots of sensory glands
flexible spine
hips & shoulders with lots of rotation

Question 3

Primates skull features

Answer 3

large cranium to body size
3D coloured … and forward facing eyes

Question 4

Primate functions

Answer 4

social creatures

Question 5

Hominoids

Answer 5

great apes, humans, lesser apes

Question 6

Hominoid features for sitting up right

Answer 6

short spine between rib & pelvis
no tail
broad ribs & pelvis
larger arms then legs (not humans)
further back soulder blades
destinctive moler teeth
increased cranium size

Question 7

Hominins

Answer 7

can walk upright for long periods of time

Question 8

Traits of Hominins

Answer 8

smaller canine teeth
parabolic dental arch
foramen magnum more central
less prominent brow ridge
S spine not C
ribcage differs
short hands straight fingers
shallow pelvis
big toe in line with others
wide heal + arches

Question 9

Hominins intelligence

Answer 9

social and increase cognitive ability