Why Is the Hyoid Bone Important to the Study of Anthropology

question 7

Multiple Choice

Why is the hyoid bone important to the study of anthropology?

• A)It is found only in carnivores.
• B)It is found only in organisms with speech.
• C)It provides information about the vocal structure of hominins.
• D)Through careful measurement,it can differentiate between individuals with a corn-based diet versus those with a hunter-gatherer diet.

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