Discuss the Evidence for the Extinction of Large Mammals in the New

question 8

Essay

Discuss the evidence for the extinction of large mammals in the New World at the end of the Pleistocene and the role of humans in their disappearance.

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Definitions:

Sartorius

The longest muscle in the human body, running from the hip to the knee, involved in flexing, abducting, and rotating the hip.

Gastrocnemius

A major calf muscle that is involved in running, jumping, and other movements requiring power from the lower leg.

Vastus Lateralis

A muscle part of the quadriceps group, situated on the lateral side of the thigh.

Gluteus Maximus

The largest and most superficial of the three gluteal muscles, responsible for the shape of the buttocks and movement of the hip and thigh.