William Sheldon Identified Three Primary Structures of Human Physique

question 16

Multiple Choice

William Sheldon identified three primary structures of human physique. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

• A) Mesomorphy
• B) Macromorphy
• C) Endomorphy
• D) Ectomorphy

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Definitions:

Homo Clade

The taxonomic group that includes modern humans and their close relatives and ancestors, characterized by certain evolutionary traits such as bipedalism.

Smaller Sized Jaw

A smaller sized jaw refers to a jaw that is reduced in size compared to the common anatomical norm, affecting chewing and sometimes speech.

Oldowan Technology

The earliest known stone tool industry, characterized by simple tools and used by early humans around 2.6 million years ago.

Hand Axe

A prehistoric stone tool with two faces that was used for chopping, cutting, and scraping, characteristic of the Lower Palaeolithic period.