Discuss the anatomical differences of the skeleton between (bipedal) humans and (quadrupedal) apes.
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Bipedalism refers to walking on two legs, which is characteristic of humans. Quadrupedalism refers to walking on four limbs, which is typical of many apes. Understanding these locomotion types is crucial for discussing skeletal differences. Show more…
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