ANTH 3460 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Quadrupedalism, Homo Erectus, Pharynx
17 Oct 2016
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1. non-human primates- observations of birth, breastfeeding and infant care practiced among our closet animal relatives. Fossil record- provides evidence of birth canal morphology in ancient and pre-fossil humans. 3. cross cultural studies of contemporary humans in diverse ecological and economic settings- provides comparative info about birth and the way Difficulty of birth roots from transformation of pelvic girdle and limited birth canal. High status women will provide for high status males in future generations in poor living conditions. Cover all reading material and lectures covered (lecture and guided back to readings) Autonomy and independence at much too young of an age compared to other primates and all mammals. Placed prone (face down) is worst medical advice. Need physiological regulation form mother, infants need to learn to breath from mom. Most dangerous, in a room away from mom. Sink themselves into a deeper and deeper sleep until cannot awake.
