Primate Anatomy
Introduction to Extant Primates
- 4th Edition - April 23, 2024
- Author: Friderun Ankel-Simons
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 7 1 9 - 7
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 4 4 3 - 2 1 7 1 8 - 0
Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates synthesizes the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It takes a holistic approach… Read more
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Request a sales quotePrimate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates synthesizes the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It takes a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function, providing the tools to understanding the fundamentals and state of the science of primatology. Now in its fourth edition, this work introduces its audience to the history and objectives of the field of primatology. It enumerates and profiles extant primates before delving into detailed descriptions of primate skulls, brains, teeth, skeletons, musculature, organs, blood groups, reproduction, and development.
In addition, the book highlights recent advances in primate genomics, including new genera and species assignments, and concludes with a glance at the future of the field. Written by longtime expert Friderun Ankel-Simons, this new edition effectively introduces complex biological concepts in a manner accessible to all readers. It will serve as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences, including primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists.
- Offers holistic coverage of the anatomy and physiology of extant primates
- Highlights taxonomic developments since the publication of the third edition of Primate Anatomy, including new genera and species assignments
- Introduces primate genomics and gender issues among primates
- Provides instructive and comprehensive review tables
- Includes many unique, novel, and easily understandable illustrations
Primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, naturalists, and primate conservationists, Advanced undergraduate and graduate students of biology, medicine, primate behavior, anthropology, and vertebrate paleontology
- Cover image
- Title page
- Table of Contents
- Copyright
- Preface
- References
- Chapter 1 New developments—Nonhuman primates in peril
- Abstract
- New developments
- References
- Chapter 2 Taxonomy
- Abstract
- New developments
- References
- Chapter 3 A history and objectives of primatology
- Abstract
- The state of affairs
- History
- Primatology as a branch of biology
- The future of primatology
- Retrospection and prediction
- Definition of order primates
- References
- Chapter 4 Survey of living primates
- Abstract
- Survey of living Scandentia and Prosimii
- Survey of living Anthropoidea
- References
- Chapter 5 Skull
- Abstract
- Skull development and the two types of bone
- Orbital region
- Nasal region
- Skull base, braincase, and foramen magnum position
- Ear region
- The sinuses
- Comparative primate skull morphology
- References
- Chapter 6 Brain
- Abstract
- Brain morphology
- Gene expression
- New insights into brain function
- References
- Chapter 7 Teeth
- Abstract
- Tooth morphology and diet—Can they be reliably correlated?
- Tooth structure
- Dental formulae
- Dental typology
- Functional and morphological variation
- Chewing mechanics
- Dental formulae and morphology
- What is new in primate tooth research?
- References
- Chapter 8 Postcranial skeleton
- Abstract
- Spine and thorax
- Shoulder girdle
- Pelvic girdle
- Hands and feet
- Fifth extremity
- Muscles
- Locomotion
- New technologies applied to study primate locomotion
- References
- Chapter 9 Sense organs and viscera
- Abstract
- Nose and olfaction
- Oral cavity, tongue, and taste
- Auditory region, hearing, and vocalization
- Eyes and eyesight
- Primate diarhythms and biochronology
- Nutrition and the intestinal tract
- Touch
- References
- Chapter 10 Placentation and early primate development
- Abstract
- Lemuridae and Lorisidae
- Tarsiidae
- Ceboidea and Cercopithecoidea
- Callitrichidae
- Pongidae and Hominidae
- References
- Chapter 11 Reproductive organs, reproduction, and growth
- Abstract
- References
- Chapter 12 Chromosomes and blood groups
- Abstract
- Chromosomes
- Blood groups
- References
- Chapter 13 Molecular primatology
- Abstract
- The genetic material of cells
- Indirect methods to study molecular primatology
- Direct study of genetic material
- Problems of phylogenetic analysis using molecular data
- References
- Chapter 14 Primate genomics
- Abstract
- The history of genetics
- Molecular phylogenetics
- The tarsier conundrum still not solved
- Genetic expression of human learning
- BAC, YAC, and PAC libraries
- Genes controlling human behavior
- View into the future of genomics
- Transposable elements and numts
- Outlook and reflection
- References
- Chapter 15 Conclusions with a glance at the future
- Abstract
- Bibliography
- Combined Index
- No. of pages: 592
- Language: English
- Edition: 4
- Published: April 23, 2024
- Imprint: Academic Press
- Paperback ISBN: 9780443217197
- eBook ISBN: 9780443217180
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Friderun Ankel-Simons
Dr. Friderun Ankel-Simons is Retired Adjunct Associate Professor in Duke University’s Department of Evolutionary Anthropology. She has been a distinguished professor of Human and Primate Biology, Anatomy, Osteology, Histology, Genetics, Behavior, and Anthropology at the Universities of Giessen, Copenhagen, Zurich, Kiel, Brown, Yale, North Carolina, and Duke. She obtained her Doctorate of Natural Sciences (DSc) from the University of Giessen, Germany. Her research interests include primate anatomy, morphology, locomotion, genetics and genomics, behavior, and conservation. She has written three prior editions of Primate Anatomy.
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