1. Skull:
- Smaller in relation to body size
- Jaw and teeth are larger and more protruding
- Sagittal crest is present in some species
- Frontal bone is less rounded
- Larger in relation to body size
- Flatter face with less prominent jaw and teeth
- No sagittal crest
- Frontal bone is more rounded
2. Walking:
- Quadrupedal (walks on all fours)
- Arm length is usually longer than leg length
- Knuckle-walking or swinging from branch to branch
- Bipedal (walks on two legs)
- Leg length longer than arm length
- Walks upright with straight legs
3. Pelvis:
- Wide and short, designed for stability while climbing
- Pelvic bones are oriented more towards the back
- Narrow and taller, designed for efficient bipedal walking
- Pelvic bones are oriented more towards the sides
Tabulate the differences between apes and humans under the following headings:
Headings Apes Humans
1. Skull
2. Walking
3. Pelvis
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