Human Evolution Flashcards
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Q
What are differences and similarities between human hands and other primate’s hands.
A
Similarities; •Both able to grasp •Have opposable thumbs Differences; •Human thumb much longer •Human dexterity much more significant •Little finger and index finger able to flex toward each other, to give ability to form hand around small objects
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Key idea of primate evolution…
A
Humans are primates, with genetic evidence showing chimpanzees to be our closest relatives.