Question

Which changes to facial features occurred during human evolution?

Options

• Loss of facial bone structure

• Development of chin and forehead with increased cranial capacity

• Enlargement of jaw muscles

• Reduction of chin and flattening of forehead

Answer 1

Important changes included development of the chin and forehead. An increase in cranial capacity over time, especially the enlargement of the frontal region, supported the development of a high forehead, which is characteristic of modern humans.