Image: Skeleton of a modern human
Humans are unusual primates. We walk upright on two legs with the aid of a specialised pelvis, hip and leg muscles and an s-shaped instead of c-shaped spine. Compared to other primates such as chimpanzees and gorillas, we have a short, flat face with a protruding nose and very small canine teeth.
- Illustrator:
- Helen Beare
- Rights:
- © Australian Museum
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