Physical Anthropology Glossary

noun a rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates

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• The forensic expert carefully examined the bones found at the crime scene.
• I heard that old man Johnson has a lot of bones buried in his backyard.
• I can't believe he has the bones to ask her out after what he did.
• She has a lot of skeletons in her closet, but she doesn't let them rattle her bones.

adjective describing something that has two feet or walks on two feet

• The study of bipedal locomotion in humans is a key focus in anthropology.
• I find it fascinating how some animals are bipedal, like penguins.
• Check out that bipedal robot, it's so cool!
• She walked with a confident, almost bipedal stride.

adjective having a projecting lower jaw or chin

• The patient exhibited a prognathous jaw, which may require surgical correction.
• I heard that guy has a prognathous jaw, like a bulldog.
• His prognathous jaw makes him look like he's always ready to bite someone.
• Her words had a prognathous impact, leaving a lasting impression on the audience.