# wcdonalds

Evolutionary changes of braincase shape from an elongated to a globular shape. The latter evolves via an expansion of the cerebellum and bulging of the parietal. Jebel Irhoud 1 (∼300 ka) and Qafzeh 9 (∼95 ka). Source: Eleanor Scerri et al (2018)

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2019-10-07

Endocranial shape Neandertals v. Modern Humans: A=Nea, La Chapelle-aux-Saints, elongated. B=MH, globular. Arrows=enlarged posterior cranial fossa (housing the cerebellum) & bulging of parietal bones in MHs compared to Nea. Source: Gunz et al (2019) https://t.co/TrdnMd91he

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2019-09-16