Frederic Wood Jones
Frederic Wood Jones
Frederic Wood Jones (1879–1954) was a British anatomist, naturalist, and anthropologist known for his significant contributions to the field of human evolution and comparative anatomy.
Pronunciation
Frederic: /ˈfrɛdərɪk/ Wood: /wʊd/ Jones: /dʒoʊnz/
Etymology
The name "Frederic" is of Germanic origin, meaning "peaceful ruler". "Wood" is an English surname derived from the Old English "wudu", meaning "wood". "Jones" is a patronymic surname of Welsh origin, meaning "John's son".
Career
Jones was a professor of anatomy at the University of Manchester and later at the University of Adelaide. He was known for his work on the human skeleton and his studies on the evolution of primates. His research greatly influenced the understanding of human evolution and the development of modern anthropology.
Related Terms
- Anatomy: The study of the structure of living organisms.
- Anthropology: The scientific study of humans, human behavior and societies in the past and present.
- Human Evolution: The evolutionary process that led to the emergence of anatomically modern humans.
- Naturalist: A specialist in or student of natural history.
- Primates: A mammal of the order Primates, which includes humans, apes, monkeys, and others.
- University of Manchester: A public research university in Manchester, England.
- University of Adelaide: A public university located in Adelaide, South Australia.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Frederic Wood Jones
- Wikipedia's article - Frederic Wood Jones
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