Anthropology 515 - Primate Anatomy

With lab. Structural-functional analysis of skeletons as joint-link systems. Dissection techniques, evolution of complex adaptations, bone and muscle architecture, mechanical basis for movement. Lab provides experience in dissection and detailed work on the musculoskeletal systems of nonhuman primates. Limited to 15. Prerequisites: previous coursework in one or more of the following: biological anthropology, anatomy, exercise science, kinesiology, and consent of instructor.