Human Evolution

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Mind Map on Human Evolution, created by Bubbles101 on 25/08/2014.
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Human Evolution
  1. BIOLOGICAL EVOLUTION
    1. Skeletal Changes linked to Bipedalism
      1. Valgus angle shifts knees under center of gravity
        1. Non-divergent toe allows "thrust" in walking
          1. Compare to Quadrapedal features (Arms support weight, knuckle-walking; spine not taking full weight)
            1. Broad and Shallow (cup-shaped) pelvis supports internal organs- better attachment for leg muscles
            2. Change in Endocranial Features
              1. Changes in manipulative ability of the hand
                1. Finer/ Precision Grip
                  1. Greater Dexterity
                    1. Finer Motor Control
                      1. Opposable/Dexterous Thumb- thumb able to touch finger (tips) for precision grip
                        1. Able to manipulate smaller objects
                      2. CULTURAL EVOLUTION
                        1. Use of Tools (Stone, Wood, Bones)
                          1. Oldowan
                            1. Acheulian
                              1. Mousterian
                                1. Upper Paleolithic
                                2. Use of Fire
                                  1. Use of Clothing
                                    1. Abstract Thought
                                      1. Communication
                                        1. Language
                                          1. Art
                                          2. Food Gathering
                                            1. Hunter-Gatherer
                                              1. Domestication of plants & animals
                                              2. Use of Shelter
                                                1. Caves
                                                  1. Temporary Settlements
                                                    1. Permanent Settlements
                                                  2. SUB-GROUP OF HOMININS
                                                    1. Human Biological Evolution
                                                      1. Patterns of Dispersal of Hominins
                                                        1. Living & Fossil Species (Belonging to the Human Lineage)
                                                          1. Subgroup of hominids which includes both Humans and Great Apes
                                                            1. Out of Africa
                                                              1. MultiRegional
                                                              2. Comparisons between "Early Bipedal Hominins" and "Living Hominids (APES)"
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