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For this problem set, you will read the attached PDF files (chapters 13, 14, 15) from the workbook "Method and Practice in Biological Anthropology" by S. Hens, 2008, and work through the indicated exercises. Feel free to consult your textbook for additional information if necessary. Theanswer sheet is linked here. Please download this answer sheet to your computer and fill out the answers to the following questions by typing your answers in the provided boxes. You shouldname your file: Yourname_Problem3, and submit this sheet as an attachment in the Assignment area for the appropriate problem set. Only MS Word (.doc) and Rich Text (.rtf) file formats are accepted. You will receive a zero on the assignment if the instructor cannot open your file.

Note that sometimes the entire question is not repeated on the answer sheet, and there is just enough to give you an idea of which question you are supposed to answer. You must read the entire question in the workbook PDF to get the full picture.

Also, some of the questions say to examine casts (replicas) of bones or skeletons in the lab, which is obviously not possible for us. All of these questions can be answered given the information in the text of the lab manual.

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Ant 111 – Problem Set 3 Name: __________________________ Directions: For this problem set, you will read the attached PDF files from the workbook “Method and Practice in Biological Anthropology” by S. Hens, 2008, and work through the indicated exercises. Feel free to consult your textbook for additional information if necessary. Please fill out the answers to the following questions by typing your answers in the provided boxes. You should name your file: Yourname_Problem3, and submit this sheet as an attachment in the Assignment area for the appropriate problem set. See the assignment directions for more information. Due Date: Problem Set 3 is due 11:59pm Sunday the last day of Unit 4; see the course schedule for the exact date. Note: some of the questions say to examine casts (replicas) of bones or skeletons in the lab, which is obviously not possible for us. All of these questions can be answered given the information in the text of the lab manual. Chapter 13: Exercise 2, p. 179 (1 point each, for 2 points total) Is this palate of human or ape? How can you tell? Post-Lab Questions Question 1, p. 190 (1 point total) What is the purpose of a diastema? Question 3, p. 190 (1 point each, for 3 points total) Does this foot belong to a human or ape? Name TWO characteristics that helped you decide. Question 4, p. 190 (1 point each, for 3 points total) Does this pelvis belong to a human or ape? Name TWO characteristics that helped you decide. Question 9, p. 191 (1 point each, for 26 points total) Fill in the following chart for humans and apes. ApeHumanSectorial premolar (yes/no)Diastema for canine (yes/no)C/P3 hone (yes/no)Molar enamel (thick/thin)Tooth rows/dental arcade- shapeBrain size (give numbers)Foramen magnum locationVertebral columnPelvic girdleFemur/Knee# of Foot, archesFoot, halluxFoot, toe length Question 15, p. 193 (1 point each, for 5 points total) B. Name THREE...

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Ant 111 – Problem Set 3
Name: __________________________
Directions:  For this problem set, you will read the attached PDF files from the workbook “Method and Practice in Biological Anthropology” by S. Hens, 2008, and work through the indicated exercises. Feel free to consult your textbook for additional information if necessary. Please fill out the answers to the following questions by typing your answers in the provided boxes. You should name your file: Yourname_Problem3, and submit this sheet as an attachment in the Assignment area for the appropriate problem set. See the assignment directions for more information.
Due Date: Problem Set 3 is due 11:59pm Sunday the last day of Unit 4; see the course schedule for the exact date. 
Note: some of the questions say to examine casts (replicas) of bones or skeletons in the lab, which is obviously not possible for us. All of these questions can be answered given the information in the text of the lab manual. 
Chapter 13: 
Exercise 2, p. 179 (1 point each, for 2 points total)
Is this palate of human or ape? 
	It is a palate of human.
How can you tell?
	Because apes have larger projected canine which fits into diastema. But in this picture canine is not large.
Post-Lab Questions
Question 1, p. 190 (1 point total)
What is the purpose of a diastema?
	Diastema is a space behind the lower premolar teeth of ape, in this space the large, projected canine fits properly. When mouth is closed, the back edge of the canine hons on the front of the premolar that maintain sharp edge of the premolar.
Question 3, p. 190 (1 point each, for 3 points total)
Does this foot belong to a human or ape? Name TWO characteristics that helped you decide.
	This foot is of ape.
1. Foot is comparatively long.
2. Hallux (big toe) is divergent with prehensibility and opposability.
Question 4, p. 190 (1 point each, for 3 points total)
Does this pelvis belong to a human or ape? Name TWO characteristics that helped you decide.
	This pelvis belongs to human.
1. Relatively short.
2. Iliac blades are curved around in anterior posterior orientation, creating a pelvic bowl.
Question 9, p. 191 (1 point each, for 26 points total)
Fill in the following chart for humans and apes.

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