Comparative Anatomy of Man & Apes | Humans VS Apes: Similarity & Differences | Physical Anthropology

How do I understand the comparative anatomy of Man and Apes? What are the similarities and differences between other primates and human beings? What are the salient physical and anatomical characteristics that distinguish these primates? What are the the skeletal differences between humans and other primates? What are the anatomical changes that occurred in Homo sapiens due to erect posture, as compared to other primates? During the course of evolution, how did man begin to differ from our closest relatives, the Chimpanzee? 'Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes' is an important topic in the Anthropology Syllabus for UPSC. In this video, expert faculty Kartic Godavarthy answers these questions and much more, giving you a very clear idea of the comparative anatomy of Homo sapiens and other primates, with original illustrations for easy understanding. Don't miss this video if you want conceptual clarity in a short span of time- only about 20 minutes! **************************************************** Chapters: 00:00 - Start 00:26 - Introduction 02:24 - Overview of the Apes 05:15 - Comparative Anatomy of Man and Apes - Skull and Face 08:23 - Foramen Magnum (plural. Magna) 08:48 - Jaws and Teeth 10:44 - Sagital Crest 11:44 - Post Cranial Skeleton 14:02 - Hips, femur, feet 15:05 - Summary of Differences between man and apes 15:55 - Stature, weight and brain size 18:25 - Man's closest relatives **************************************************** Check out more videos and subscribe at: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrKarticsAn... ****************************************************** Kartic Godavarthy (aka G.S. Karthik) is the faculty for Anthropology at Vajiram and Ravi, New Delhi. Email: kartic.anthro@gmail.com **************************************************** Disclaimer: All information expressed is intended to be used and must be used for informational purposes only, at your own discretion. Views, information or opinions expressed during the video are solely that of the individual(s) involved. Though care is taken, information may at times be omitted or inaccurate and is provided as is. Youtube comments may be removed by our team if they are deemed to be inappropriate, off-topic, offensive or promotional. This content is copyright of Prabodha Training and Consulting, and cannot be reproduced or republished without permission.