The Australopithecine Face
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The Australopithecine Face provides an introduction to the interpretation of the facial skeleton of Australopithecus, a part of the anatomy well represented in the African collections. This book presents important morphological differences between the early hominid taxa and interprets them in a biochemical, functional, evolutionary framework. Organized into seven chapters, this book begins with an overview of the description of the face of the four species of Australopithecus, extending to comparisons both within the genus and with other primates. This text then provides an analysis of the facial morphology of Australopithecus in terms of structural significance. Other chapters consider the taxonomic and phylogenetic status of the australopithecine species in light of the description and comparison. This book discusses as well the changes in the morphology and topography of the facial mask. The final chapter deals with the phylogenetic assignment of the different species. This book is a valuable resource for anthropologists.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
One Introduction
The Robust Australopithecine Face: A Review
Object of the Study
Introduction to the Face
Definition of the Face
Taxonomy
Two Australopithecus africanus
Frontal View
Lateral View
Superior View
Basal View
Summary of the Major Facial Features
Three Australopithecus robustus
Frontal View
Lateral View
Superior View
Basal View
Summary of the Major Facial Features
Fou Australopithecus boisei
Frontal View
Lateral View
Superior View
Basal View
Summary of the Major Facial Features
Five Australopithecus afarensis
Frontal View
Lateral View
Basal View
Summary of the Major Facial Features
Six The Structural Significance of the Facial Morphology and Topography of the Australopithecines
The Molarization of the Premolars and the Formation of the Anterior Pillars
The Formation of the Nasoalveolar Triangular Frame in the Face of Australopithecus africanus
The Retraction of the Palate and the Advancement of the Peripheral Face: Metric Evidence
Topographic and Morphological Manifestations of the Shifting of the Palate and of the Peripheral Face
The Visor under Masseteric Pressure and Its Effect on the Morphology of the Face and Skull
The Effect of the Size of the Temporalis Muscle and Its Advancement on the Morphology of the Face
The Face as a Whole: The Outline of the Facial Mask and Its Proportions
Summary
Seven Conclusions: Taxonomy and Phylogeny of the Australopithecines
References
Index
Plates follow page
Figures begin on page
Product details
- No. of pages: 186
- Language: English
- Copyright: © Academic Press 1983
- Published: January 28, 1983
- Imprint: Academic Press
- eBook ISBN: 9781483219806