Human And Ape Anatomy is a photograph by Jose Antonio PeÑas which was uploaded on May 9th, 2013.
Human And Ape Anatomy
Human and ape anatomy. Artwork comparing the anatomy of a human (left) and an ape (right). Both are primates, but as humans and apes diverged from a... more
Title
Human And Ape Anatomy
Artist
Jose Antonio PeÑas
Medium
Photograph
Description
Human and ape anatomy. Artwork comparing the anatomy of a human (left) and an ape (right). Both are primates, but as humans and apes diverged from a common ancestor they adapted to their environment in different ways. Humans walk upright on two legs and are endurance runners, while apes crouch, walk on all fours, and climb trees. Differences include musculature (red) adapted to running rather than climbing; differently shaped ribcages; different arrangement of the vertebrae; humans having both more space between the hips and ribs, and longer legs and leg tendons; and human feet adapted for running, compared to an ape's prehensile toes.
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May 9th, 2013