The homo erectus are the oldest known early humans to have possessed modern human like body proportions with relatively long legs and shorter arms. These features are considered adaptations to a life lived on the ground indicating the loss of earlier tree climbing adaptations. This game them the ability to walk or possibly run long distances.
This species is believed to be 145 to 185 centimetres with the weight ranging from 40 to 68 kilograms.
Key physical features:
The body tended to be shorter than the modern human.
The brain averaged at about 1050 cubic centimetres which is a average increase from previous species. The structure of the brain was also similar to those of a modern human.
The jaw was large and thick without a pointed chin. Molar teeth had large roots but were decreasing closer to a modern size.
The limbs were extremely similar to that of a modern humans but the homo erectus had thicker bones, suggesting a more physically demanding life style.
This species is believed to be 145 to 185 centimetres with the weight ranging from 40 to 68 kilograms.
Key physical features:
The body tended to be shorter than the modern human.
The brain averaged at about 1050 cubic centimetres which is a average increase from previous species. The structure of the brain was also similar to those of a modern human.
The jaw was large and thick without a pointed chin. Molar teeth had large roots but were decreasing closer to a modern size.
The limbs were extremely similar to that of a modern humans but the homo erectus had thicker bones, suggesting a more physically demanding life style.