A skull from the genus Homo that dates from approximately 750,000 years ago is discovered. Where would the foramen magnum most likely be located?

at the back of the skull

at the front of the skull

at the bottom of the skull

at the top of the skull

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Eleanor

6 January, 12:13

A skull from the genus Homo that dates from approximately 750,000 years ago is discovered. Where would the foramen magnum most likely be located?

at the back of the skull

at the front of the skull

at the bottom of the skull

at the top of the skull

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Jane Terry · Answer 1

The foramen magnum would likely be located at the bottom of the skull. This is because the foramen magnum is located at the opening of the base of the skull where the spinal cord meets up with the brain. This type of Homo had a larger brain area but had smaller teeth.

A skull from the genus Homo that dates from approximately 750,000 years ago is discovered. Where would the foramen magnum most likely be located?at the back of the skullat the front of the skullat the bottom of the skullat the top of the skull

A skull from the genus Homo that dates from approximately 750,000 years ago is discovered. Where would the foramen magnum most likely be located?

at the back of the skull

at the front of the skull

at the bottom of the skull

at the top of the skull