The Making of Man (Australopithecus and Homo) Flashcards
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Walking (Human)
A
-Smooth motion
2
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Walking (Ape)
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- Knees bowed
- Sideways lurching
- Body rocking waddle
3
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Pelvis (Human)
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- Broad
- Short
- Flaring
- Made for walking and passing large headcases
4
Q
Pelvis (Ape)
A
- Long
- Narrow
5
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Legs (Human)
A
- Longer than an ape’s
- Longer than arms
- Inward slanted thighs
6
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Legs (Ape)
A
- Shorter than human’s
- Outward angled bones
- Bow legged
7
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Feet and Toes (Human)
A
- No grasping toes
- Big toe aligned with heel and others
- Platform foot (for bipedal walking)
8
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Feet and Toes (Ape)
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- Grasping toes
- Insufficient platform
9
Q
Thumbs (Human)
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- Longer than ape’s
- Capable of tip to tip concept
- Precision grip
10
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Thumbs (Ape)
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- Shorter than human’s
- Does not swing through well to other fingers
11
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Head (Human)
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- Larger brain case
- Shorter face, does not jut forward
- Balanced upright on spine
12
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Head (Ape)
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- Shock absorbing brow ridge
- Bony skull, anchors powerful jaw
- Thick neck muscles
13
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Jaw (Human)
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- Shorter (does not jut forward)
- Weaker (for the omnivorous diet)
14
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Jaw (Ape)
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- Longer, juts forward (massive)
- Stronger (to break down cellulose)
15
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Teeth (Human)
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- Thickly enameled
- Low crowned molars
- Parabolic tooth row
