As the African Tropics Changed to Savanna, Hominins Moved onto the Savanna

question 29

Multiple Choice

As the African tropics changed to savanna, hominins moved onto the savanna while other apes remained in the forest. A major adaptation to the savanna was the evolution of bipedal locomotion. Which of the following is NOT a skeletal change associated with bipedal locomotion?

• A) direct alignment of foramen magnum directly beneath the skull
• B) shortened and broadened pelvis
• C) shorter femur angled outward to accommodate pelvic changes
• D) arched foot with loss of opposable toe