BIO 370 — Vertebrate Zoology
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Vertebrate Anatomy
Hominid Skeletons

Identify the listed structures on the skeletons and skulls of
a Human (Homo sapiens) and Chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes)

  • Carpals
  • Clavicle
  • Femur
  • Fibula
  • Humerus
  • Ilium
  • Ischium
  • Metacarpals
  • Metatarsals
  • Patella
  • Phalanges
  • Pubis
  • Radius
  • Ribs
  • Scapula
  • Sternum
  • Tarsals
  • Tibia
  • Ulna
  • Vertebrae:
       Coccyx
       Cervical
       Lumbar
       Sacrum
       Thoracic
  • Skull:
       Dentary
       Ext. Auditory Meatus
       Frontal
       Maxilla
       Nasal
       Occipital
       Parietal
  • Skull:
       Sphenoid
       Temporal
       Zygomatic
  • Teeth:
       Canines
       Incisors
       Molars
       Premolars
Human Skeleton plain Chimp Skeleton plain
Human Skull plain Chimp Skull plain

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See Primate Diversity Page for Additional Skulls
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