12.3 Flashcards
1
Q
Why do humans have a more developed forehead?
A
More developed frontal lobe
2
Q
Why is the pelvis in humans titled inwards?
A
The inward titlt allows femurs to tilt more inwards also, allowed for better weight distribution that is more supportive for bipedal locomotion in modern humans
3
Q
Why did humans lose their grasping toe
A
The big toe lost its opposability in order to become a weight bearing appendage, to support bipedal locomotion
4
Q
Arches of the foot
A
Transverse- across the foot
Longitudinal- back to front
