Features of the Hominoid Skeleton,such as the Short Broad Trunk

question 13

Multiple Choice

Features of the hominoid skeleton,such as the short broad trunk and the backward positioning of the clavicle,are adaptations for:

• A)knuckle-walking
• B)true brachiation
• C)generalized suspensory behavior
• D)erect bipedalism

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