Which of the following are true regarding evolution of the human forelimbs for bipedalism? Select all that apply.
A. The hands are better adapted for handling objects.
B. The shoulder joint has less mobility than the hip joint.
C. They are shorter than the hindlimbs.
D. They are less muscular than the hindlimbs.
Answer: D
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A. the bone is fractured. B. the epiphyseal plate has not completely ossified. C. growth of the bone is complete. D. the cartilage is absent. E. marrow is forming in the cancellous bone.
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