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physical anthropology
physical anthropologyn. The branch of anthropology that deals with human evolutionary biology, physical variation, and classification. Also called somatology.
physical anthropologist n.physical anthropology n (Anthropology & Ethnology) the branch of anthropology dealing with the genetic aspect of human development and its physical variations phys′ical anthropol′ogy
n. the branch of anthropology dealing with the evolutionary changes in human body structure and the classification of modern races, using mensurational and descriptive techniques. Also called biological anthropology. Compare cultural anthropology. [1870–75] phys′ical anthropol′ogist, n. physical anthropologythe branch of anthropology that studies, describes, and interprets the evolutionary changes in man’s bodily structure and the classification of modern races. Cf. cultural anthropology. Also called somatologySee also: Anthropologyphysical anthropologyA branch of anthropology which studies the biological characteristics of man, such as genetic makeup, blood types and bone structure.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | physical anthropology - the branch of anthropology dealing with the genesis and variation of human beingsanthropology - the social science that studies the origins and social relationships of human beingscraniometry - the branch of physical anthropology dealing with the study and measurement of dry skulls after removal of its soft parts |
physical anthropology
physical anthropology[′fiz·ə·kəl ‚an·thrə′päl·ə·jē] (anthropology) The science that deals with the biological aspects of humankind and their relation to historical or cultural aspects. Also known as biological anthropology. physical anthropology See ANTHROPOLOGY.physical anthropology
anthropology [an″thro-pol´o-je] the study of human beings and their development, including their customs and practices, that is based on an understanding of the contexts from which observations about human activities are derived. adj., adj anthropolog´ical.applied anthropology the use of anthropological approaches and knowledge to influence human behavior or encourage change (including economic development) in the living patterns of different cultural groups.physical anthropology the field of anthropology that focuses on human physical characteristics.sociocultural anthropology the field of anthropology that focuses on shared patterns of behavior and on customary, agreed-upon solutions that influence behavior; it also includes the study of interactions between individuals.phys·i·cal an·thro·pol·o·gythe study of the physical attributes of human beings.physical anthropologyThe branch of anthropology concerned with physical measurement of human beings (as living subjects or skeletal remains). See also: anthropologyphysical anthropology
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