ANTHROP 2200 Lecture 9: 9. Human Skeleton and Major Events
29 Apr 2017
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Lecture 9 - human skeleton and major events. Skeletons can tell us about population biology, especially ancestry, health, and social status of individuals. Skeletons can also tell us about individual variation such as occupation and genetics. This is because bone is a living tissue and constantly reshaping and remodeling itself. Therefore, if you injure a bone it will reshape itself to the best of its ability. Or if you use some muscles (such as a blacksmith or tennis player) more than others, the bone will be built up more than others. d. e. When cartilage and synovial fluid between bones deteriorates, bone rubs on bone. To prevent this rubbing and potential slipping, bone will grow extra pieces to keep itself in place. These types of changes to bone can also happen because of occupational stress and trauma. f. These teeth are an example of a genetic trait. Because it is a genetic trait only certain individuals have these characteristics.
