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Question 2 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

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?

Answer
A
at the front of the skull
B
at the back of the skull
C
at the bottom of the skull
D
at the top of the skull

Explanation

The foramen magnum is the opening where the spinal cord connects to the brain. In the genus Homo, upright, bipedal posture places this opening underneath the skull, so it would most likely be at the bottom of the skull.

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