Lecture 27: Modern Homo & Diversity Flashcards
1
Q
What are the key anatomical changes associated with bipedal gait?
A
- Head held vertically
- Femoral head angled and strengthened
- Increased valgus angle of knee
2
Q
Australopithecus
A
- they had featured implying intermediate function between humans and chimps
3
Q
Evolution of tools
A
Increase in …
- diversity of forms
- repeatability of forms
- diversity of materials
4
Q
What is the leaky replacement model?
A
similar to hybridization, but with leaking from older lineages.
5
Q
Apportionment of human diversity
A
85% within population
8% between population within races
6% between races
