A sagittal crest usually represents:
A. decreased bone area for the attachment of more gracile chewing muscles.
B. decreased bone area for the attachment of more gracile neck muscles.
C. increased bone area for the attachment of more massive chewing muscles.
D. increased bone area for the attachment of more massive neck muscles.
Answer: C
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