You are studying a fossilized primate skull and notice that the foramen magnum is located at the center of the base of the skull.You conclude that:
A) the skull belonged to a knuckle walker.
B) the skull belonged to a quadruped.
C) the skull belonged to a bipedal primate.
D) the skull belonged to a brachiator.
E) the skull belonged to a gibbon.

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The central position of the foramen magnum indicates an upright posture, characteristic of bipedal primates.

You Are Studying a Fossilized Primate Skull and Notice That