Hominid Anatomy Lab
Terms   Response for chart
Sagital crest - crest of bone across the top of the skull yes orno
Facial Prognathism - protruding jaw   yes or no
Browridges - bony protrusion above eyes Yes or no
Post-orbital constriction - constriction of cranium behind eyeorbits Yes or no
Location of eye socket - placement of eyes   forwardor to the side
Dental formula   2-1-3-3 or 2-1-2-3
Projecting canines - large, long canine teeth projecting beyondtooth row yes or no
Diastema - gap in tooth row to allow for projecting canines yesor no
Characteristic | Gorilla | Homo Erectus | Homo sapien |
sagital crest | | | |
facial prognathism | | | |
brow ridges | | | |
post-orbital constriction | | | |
location of eye socket | | | |
dental formula | | | |
projecting canines | | | |
diastema | | | |
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