Asked by Cheyenne Levally-murry on May 11, 2024
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How is bipedalism "written upon the human body"?
Bipedalism
The capability of bipedal locomotion, specifically walking on two legs, which is a trait of humans and their forebears.
- Describe the evolutionary adaptations and significance of bipedalism in human evolution.
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Livia WertzMay 12, 2024
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It affects the shape of the skull, position of the foramen magnum, the position and locking joint of the knee, the shape of the pelvis, the curvature of the spine, and the shape and construction of the feet.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the evolutionary adaptations and significance of bipedalism in human evolution.