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I am a Biological Anthropologist at Marshall University. I teach Human Anatomy and Human Biology and have interest in developing a course on Human Evolution. My research focuses on understanding the link between the evolution of skeletal anatomy and behavior. Specifically, I research the evolution of modern human skeletal anatomy and how we evolved anatomical features that distinguish us from our ancestors, and our similarities in those features with other mammals with whom we share certain behavioral traits. I study skeletons of humans and other primates, as well as skeletons of felids and canids. I use CT technology and X-ray imaging to examine morphological traits of interest.
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Disciplines
- Biology
- Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
- Evolution
- Comparative and Evolutionary Physiology
- Anatomy
- Anthropology
- Biological and Physical Anthropology
Research output
- 12 Article
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The upper limb of Paranthropus boisei from Ileret, Kenya
Chirchir, H., Richmond, B. G., Green, D. J., Lague, M. R., Behrensmeyer, A. K., Bobe, R., Bamford, M. K., Griffin, N. L., Gunz, P., Mbua, E. N., Merritt, S. R., Pobiner, B., Kiura, P., Kibunjia, M., Harris, J. W. K. & Braun, D. R., Apr 2020, In: Journal of Human Evolution.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trabecular bone in domestic dogs and wolves: Implications for understanding human self-domestication
Chirchir, H., Sep 2020, In: Anatomical Record.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Cross-sectional properties of the humeral diaphysis of Paranthropus boisei: Implications for upper limb function
Chirchir, H., Jan 2019, In: Journal of Human Evolution. 126Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Humeral anatomy of the KNM-ER 47000 upper limb skeleton from Ileret, Kenya: Implications for taxonomic identification
Chirchir, H., 2019, In: Journal of Human Evolution.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Trabecular bone fraction variation in modern humans, fossil hominins and other primates
Chirchir, H., Feb 1 2019, In: Biological Sciences Faculty Research. 302Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review