Key Concepts Flashcards
1
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Bipedalism
A
Skeletal Indicators: Foramen magnum (connects to spine), valgus knee (kneecaps bent), double arched foot
2
Q
Habitual v Obligate Bipedalism
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Habitual: move in multiple ways
Obligate: moves in one way
3
Q
Modern Humans v Archaic Humans
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Modern: Thinner, more teeth problems
Archaic: Robust, thick skull, prominent brow ridges
4
Q
Adaptive transitions in human evolution
A
Ability of humans to create culture and negate the effects of the environment
5
Q
Neolithic demographic transition
A
-Increased birth rates
-Stable mortality rate
