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What anatomical changes are associated with bipedalism?
What anatomical changes are associated with bipedalism?
- Shape of the pelvis (correct)
- Development of robust neck muscles
- Femoral angle
- Increased brain size
Which hominin species had the smallest brain capacity according to the provided information?
Which hominin species had the smallest brain capacity according to the provided information?
- Homo habilis
- Javanese Homo erectus (Trinil and Sangiran)
- Paranthropus
- Australopithecus (correct)
What is the significance of the 2:1:2:3 dental formula in early hominins?
What is the significance of the 2:1:2:3 dental formula in early hominins?
- Points towards tool-making capabilities
- Provides information on evolutionary lineage (correct)
- Indicates a meat-based diet
- Suggests a close relation to modern primates
Which hominin is associated with the 'Radiator theory' according to the text?
Which hominin is associated with the 'Radiator theory' according to the text?
What does the term 'hominin' refer to based on the text?
What does the term 'hominin' refer to based on the text?
What is a common characteristic of dentition in early hominins?
What is a common characteristic of dentition in early hominins?
What is a defining characteristic of early hominins?
What is a defining characteristic of early hominins?
Which of the following traits is NOT commonly associated with hominins?
Which of the following traits is NOT commonly associated with hominins?
What is the significance of a U-shaped palate in hominin dentition?
What is the significance of a U-shaped palate in hominin dentition?
Which trait is most indicative of hominin evolution?
Which trait is most indicative of hominin evolution?
What role did tool-making play in early hominin evolution?
What role did tool-making play in early hominin evolution?
How did brain size contribute to hominin evolution?
How did brain size contribute to hominin evolution?
What feature of Ardipithecus Ramidus supports the body weight when moving along branches?
What feature of Ardipithecus Ramidus supports the body weight when moving along branches?
Which of the following is a feature consistent with bipedalism in Ardipithecus Ramidus?
Which of the following is a feature consistent with bipedalism in Ardipithecus Ramidus?
What derived feature in the pelvis of Ardipithecus Ramidus distinguishes it from chimpanzees?
What derived feature in the pelvis of Ardipithecus Ramidus distinguishes it from chimpanzees?
Which dentition feature in Ardipithecus Ramidus is ape-like?
Which dentition feature in Ardipithecus Ramidus is ape-like?
How did the upper canines of Ardipithecus Ramidus appear?
How did the upper canines of Ardipithecus Ramidus appear?
Which feature of Ardipithecus Ramidus indicates a lack of knuckle-walking ability?
Which feature of Ardipithecus Ramidus indicates a lack of knuckle-walking ability?
