Craniofacial Biology

3 units

Growth, morphology, and function of craniofacial structures in primates. Emphasis on biological background of current research problems concerning variation among living primates and the evolution of primates. Topics include the biomechanics of mastication; relationship between dental histology and life history; and relative effects of size, function, and phylogeny on variation. Prerequisite: Anth 150A and one additional course in physical anthropology.