Question

Station 4: Ape and Human Anatomy- Effects of Bipedalism 5. Compare the gorilla and human skeletons on the next page. While humans are bipedal, gorillas generally use all four limbs in locomotion (although they can walk for short distances on two legs). What differences do you see in the skeleton of these two primates that reflects these differences in locomotor behavior? Trait Gorilla Human a. Opposable thumb on feet? (Yes/No) b. Position of skull on th c. Relative length of arm to leg (Equal or One is bigger than the other?) d. General shape of spine e. Orientation of pelvis