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What is a sagittal crest?
What is a sagittal crest?
What is the Oldowan complex?
What is the Oldowan complex?
The earliest recognized stone tool culture, including very simple tools, mostly small flakes.
What are Australopiths?
What are Australopiths?
A diverse group of Plio-Pleistocene African hominins that are the most abundant and widely distributed of early hominins.
What does the term 'hominins' refer to?
What does the term 'hominins' refer to?
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What is a nuchal torus?
What is a nuchal torus?
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What characterizes the Acheulian complex?
What characterizes the Acheulian complex?
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What is the Pleistocene epoch known for?
What is the Pleistocene epoch known for?
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What is Paranthropus?
What is Paranthropus?
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Who are the pre-australopiths?
Who are the pre-australopiths?
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What does cranial capacity refer to?
What does cranial capacity refer to?
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What is facial prognathism?
What is facial prognathism?
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What is a dental arcade?
What is a dental arcade?
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What does peri-honing mean?
What does peri-honing mean?
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What is a sagittal keel?
What is a sagittal keel?
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Study Notes
Hominins Vocabulary Study Notes
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Sagittal crest: A bony ridge running down the cranium, serving as muscle attachment for strong chewing, indicative of dietary habits.
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Oldowan complex: The earliest stone tool culture, known for simple tools primarily consisting of small flakes.
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Australopiths: Refers to diverse Plio-Pleistocene African hominins; most abundant and extensively studied early hominins.
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Hominins: Represents the evolutionary group including modern humans and all extinct bipedal relatives, signifying important evolutionary advancements.
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Nuchal torus: A bony projection at the back of the cranium for neck muscle attachment, essential for head support.
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Acheulian Complex: A stone tool industry from the Early and Middle Pleistocene, recognized for bifacial tools and prevalent mainly in Africa, Southwest Asia, and Western Europe.
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Pleistocene: A significant epoch from 1.8 million years ago to 10,000 years ago, characterized by glaciations and commonly referred to as the Ice Age.
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Paranthropus: A genus of extinct hominins known as robust australopithecines, marked by strong jaw musculature and specialized grinding teeth.
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Pre-australopiths: The oldest and most primitive hominins with fragmentary remains, raising debates regarding their classification within Hominini.
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Cranial capacity: Measurement of braincase volume used to estimate brain size in extinct hominins, providing insight into cognitive abilities.
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Facial prognathism: Describes the projection of the lower facial skeleton, impacting facial structure and appearance.
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Dental arcade: The specific shape formed by upper jaw teeth, influencing dietary adaptations and dental morphology.
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Peri-honing: A transitional honing process observed between apes and later hominins, representing evolutionary dental adaptations.
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Sagittal keel: A distinct thickening of bone along the midline of the skull, noticeably found in Homo erectus, indicating certain developmental traits.
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Test your knowledge on the key terms and concepts related to hominins in ANTH 1020. This quiz covers essential definitions such as sagittal crest, Oldowan complex, and Australopiths. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of human evolution.