Characteristics that specifically identify a skeletal element as belonging to a female include ________.
A) a bone approximately 10 percent heavier than many others of the same size
B) a bone with smaller prominences and a smoother surface
C) larger cranial sinuses
D) a long, narrow triangular sacrum with a prominent sacral curvature
E) a heart-shaped pelvic inlet

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Female skeletal elements typically have smaller prominences and smoother surfaces compared to males, which is a characteristic used to identify them.

Characteristics That Specifically Identify a Skeletal Element as Belonging to a Female