As an adult ages, the symphysial surface of the pubis
A) becomes more flattened, and the bony ridge at its circumference progressively disappears.
B) becomes more flattened, and a bony rim forms at its circumference.
C) becomes more billowed, and the bony ridge at its circumference progressively disappears.
D) becomes more billowed, and a bony rim forms at its circumference.

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As an adult ages, the symphysial surface of the pubis becomes more flattened, and a bony rim forms at its circumference, which is a characteristic change used in age estimation in forensic anthropology.

As an Adult Ages, the Symphysial Surface of the Pubis