What Skull Characteristics Distinguish Paranthropus from Other Hominin Lineages

question 37

Multiple Choice

What skull characteristics distinguish Paranthropus from other hominin lineages?

• A) huge muscle attachment regions, distinctive top ridges, protruding cheekbones
• B) reduced muscle attachment regions, distinctive top ridges, flatter cheekbones
• C) huge muscle attachment regions, reduced top ridges, flatter cheekbones
• D) lack of muscle attachment regions, distinctive top ridges, protruding cheekbones

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Definitions:

Longitudinal Forces

Forces that act along the length of a vehicle or structure, impacting its motion and stability, often related to acceleration and braking.

Vertically Applied Forces

Forces that act perpendicular to the horizontal surface, such as gravitational forces acting on a structure or component.

Compressed Condition

The state of a material or object that has been compacted or squeezed, reducing its volume and changing its density.

Jounce

The most compressed condition of a spring. Literally bounce.