Features of the hominoid skeleton,such as the short broad trunk and the backward positioning of the clavicle,are adaptations for:
A)knuckle-walking
B)true brachiation
C)generalized suspensory behavior
D)erect bipedalism

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The short broad trunk and backward positioning of the clavicle in hominoids are adaptations for generalized suspensory behavior, allowing for a wide range of arm movements and flexibility needed for hanging and swinging from branches.

Features of the Hominoid Skeleton,such as the Short Broad Trunk