Primate Anatomy: Introduction to Extant Primates synthesizes the taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, and genomics of extant primates, including humans. It takes a holistic approach to describing primate skeletal, muscular, and organ structure and function, providing the tools to understanding the fundamentals and state of the science of primatology. Now in its fourth edition, this work introduces its audience to the history and objectives of the field of primatology. It enumerates and profiles extant primates before delving into detailed descriptions of primate skulls, brains, teeth, skeletons, musculature, organs, blood groups, reproduction, and development. In addition, the book highlights recent advances in primate genomics, including new genera and species assignments, and concludes with a glance at the future of the field. Written by longtime expert Friderun Ankel-Simons, this new edition effectively introduces complex biological concepts in a manner accessible to all readers. It will serve as an excellent reference for technical and non-technical audiences, including primatologists, anatomists, paleontologists, anthropologists, conservationists, and naturalists.
Table of Contents
1. Gender issues among primates 2. Taxonomy 3. A history and objectives of primatology 4. Survey of living primates 5. Skull 6. Brain 7. Teeth 8. Postcranial skeleton 9. Sense organs and viscera 10. Placentation and early primate development 11. Reproductive organs, reproduction and growth 12. Chromosomes and blood groups 13. Muscular primatology 14. Primate genomics 15. Conclusions with a glance of the future
