Humans are classified in the order Primates, and family Hominade. Within this family, human beings, our nearest living relatives, the African apes, are also placed. Though in some classification standards, apes are placed in the family Pongidae. The defining characteristic of Hominids is their ability to walk bi-pedally, using two feet and walking upright. This form of movement lead to many adaptations within the Hominids skeleton. There
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