Key Features Of Homo Erectus Flashcards

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Cranial capacity ?

A

800-1100cc higher and wider frontal than homo habilis

Increased cranial thickness compared to previous hominids

Slight nasal bridge

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Sagittarl keel

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Thickening of bone on all or midline skull

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Body changes

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Reduced arm length

Increased leg length

Reduced finger length

Precision grip

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Frontal and parietals

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Higher and wider

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