Discuss the anatomical differences of the skeleton between (bipedal) humans and (quadrupedal) apes.
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Step 1: Humans have a broad chest that is flatter front to back, while apes have a rounder, barrel-shaped rib cage which prevents them from standing upright like humans. Show more…
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