A buried skeletal find of a specimen has the foramen magnum tucked beneath the skull; this indicates that the skeletal remains are:

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The foramen magnum tucked beneath the skull is a unique characteristic of humans, indicating that the skeletal remains are of a human. This placement allows humans to hold their head upright and balanced on top of their spinal column. Chimpanzees and gorillas have foramen magnum located towards the back of the skull, indicating that they walk on all fours. Lesser apes also have their foramen magnum towards the back of their skull.

A Buried Skeletal Find of a Specimen Has the Foramen