Skeletal adaptations for bipedalism

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Bipedal foramen

Anterior placement of the foramen magnum

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Bipedal Spine

S-shaped, Lordotic curve – “inward”, Kyphotic curve – “outward”

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Bipedal Pelvis

Bowl-shaped, short and wide

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Bipedal femur

Linea aspera – raised ridge along the back
side of the femur, Bicondylar angle – “inward” slant from hip to knee

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Bipedal Foot

Large, non-divergent hallux, Longitudinal arch