Physical Anthropology
Which of the following characterize humans and not the non-human apes? Check all that apply.
a) convergent hallux
b) flat feet
c) divergent hallux
d) arched feet
a and d is the answer. Because hallux is big toe which can move . Human have closely associated fingers with hallux , but non human apes have diverged hallux . Arched feet is also a human character but non human apes have straight feet .
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