Human Evolution - created from Mind Map

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BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION

Skeletal Changes linked to Bipedalism

Change in Endocranial Features

Changes in manipulative ability of the hand

Valgus angle shifts knees under center of gravity

Non-divergent toe allows "thrust" in walking

Compare to Quadrapedal features (Arms support weight, knuckle-walking; spine not taking full weight)

Broad and Shallow (cup-shaped) pelvis supports internal organs- better attachment for leg muscles

Finer/ Precision Grip

Greater Dexterity

Finer Motor Control

Opposable/Dexterous Thumb- thumb able to touch finger (tips) for precision grip

Able to manipulate smaller objects

CULTURAL EVOLUTION

Use of Tools (Stone, Wood, Bones)

Use of Fire

Use of Clothing

Abstract Thought

Food Gathering

Use of Shelter

Oldowan

Acheulian

Mousterian

Upper Paleolithic

Communication

Language

Art

Hunter-Gatherer

Domestication of plants & animals

Caves

Temporary Settlements

Permanent Settlements

SUB-GROUP OF HOMININS

Human Biological Evolution

Patterns of Dispersal of Hominins

Comparisons between "Early Bipedal Hominins" and "Living Hominids (APES)"

Living & Fossil Species (Belonging to the Human Lineage)

Subgroup of hominids which includes both Humans and Great Apes

Out of Africa

MultiRegional

Human Evolution