null
US
Sign In
Sign Up for Free
Sign Up
We have detected that Javascript is not enabled in your browser. The dynamic nature of our site means that Javascript must be enabled to function properly. Please read our
terms and conditions
for more information.
Next up
Copy and Edit
You need to log in to complete this action!
Register for Free
1188815
Human Evolution
Description
Mind Map on Human Evolution, created by Bubbles101 on 25/08/2014.
Mind Map by
Bubbles101
, updated more than 1 year ago
More
Less
Created by
Bubbles101
over 11 years ago
22
0
0
Resource summary
Human Evolution
BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
Skeletal Changes linked to Bipedalism
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
Change in Endocranial Features
Changes in manipulative ability of the hand
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)
Oldowan
Acheulian
Mousterian
Upper Paleolithic
Use of Fire
Use of Clothing
Abstract Thought
Communication
Language
Art
Food Gathering
Hunter-Gatherer
Domestication of plants & animals
Use of Shelter
Caves
Temporary Settlements
Permanent Settlements
SUB-GROUP OF HOMININS
Human Biological Evolution
Patterns of Dispersal of Hominins
Living & Fossil Species (Belonging to the Human Lineage)
Subgroup of hominids which includes both Humans and Great Apes
Out of Africa
MultiRegional
Comparisons between "Early Bipedal Hominins" and "Living Hominids (APES)"
Media attachments
ncomms1593-f3 (image/jpg)
ThemultiregionalandOutofAfricatheories1-3-2-1-0-0-0-0-0-0-0 (image/jpg)
Cortex (image/jpg)
Show full summary
Hide full summary
Want to create your own
Mind Maps
for
free
with GoConqr?
Learn more
.
Similar
Evolution
Kamran Muazzam
Hominids
bailey1997
Primate Phylogeny
Nana Kusi
Human Evolution
Alice Burke
Human Evolution
emmatapp95
Lab 3
Luz Monsalve
Lab 4
Luz Monsalve
Human evolution
Carmine Collina
Human Evolution
Ria_Muaimalae
Browse Library