The "Hobbit" of Flores Island, Indonesia, Is Characterized by All

question 18

Multiple Choice

The "Hobbit" of Flores Island, Indonesia, is characterized by all of the following, EXCEPT:

• A) short stature.
• B) primitive wrist bones.
• C) tiny brain size.
• D) powerful jaw with large molars.
• E) microcephaly.

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Definitions:

Brachial Artery

A major blood vessel of the upper arm that is the continuation of the axillary artery beyond the lower margin of teres major muscle.

Costocervical Artery

A branch of the subclavian artery that supplies blood to the upper back and neck areas.

Forelimb

The front limb of a vertebrate, equivalent to the arm in humans.

Brachiocephalic Artery

A major blood vessel originating from the arch of the aorta, supplying blood to the right arm and the head and neck.