Human Evolution Flashcards

Trends in Human Development

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Changes that took place gradually in the development of humans

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A shift of the foramen magnum to a forward position suggesting bipedalism.
The development of a more rounded skull.
An increased in cranium size ( which would mean an larger brain ).

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Reasons why humans have a flatter face:

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A less sloping forehead
Less protruding jaws (decreased prognathous)
A more developed chin
A more rounded jaw
Increased size of skeleton (which would mean increased height)
A change in dentition towards the human dental formula of 2:1:2:3/2:1:2:3

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