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1. What anatomical features tell us that humans are vertebrates and mammals? We have a nerve cord that is protected by a vertebral column.

2. How do humans differ from other mammals, including apes? We have highly developed brains. We walk upright. We have a creative language and we use tools

From Chapter 22 pages 475-477 3. How are humans classified? From Domain to Species.

4. What are the characteristics of primates? Mobile limbs, grasping hands, a flattened face, binocular vision, a large complex brain, and a reduced reproductive rate.

5. What major differences exist between the chimpanzee skeleton and the human skeleton? The human spine exits from the center, ape spines exit from the rear. The human spine Is S shapes and the apes has a slight curve. The human pelvis is bowl-shaped while ape’s are longer and more narrow. Human femurs angle inwards and ape’s angle out. Hyman knees can also support more weight than the apes.