What are the differences between apes and humans?
No.
Character
Apes
Man
1.
Arms
Longer than legs.
Smaller than legs.
2.
Foot
Sole of foot does not rest on ground while walking.
Sole of foot rests on ground while walking.
3.
Lower jaws
Heavy
Small
4.
Teeth
Large
5.
Chin
Round, not very prominent
Flat and prominent
6.
Nose
Flat
Elevated
7.
Posture
Less erect
Fully erect
8.
Cranial capacity
100 c.c. to 510 c.c.
1500 c.c.
9.
Lumbar curve
Absent
Present
10.
Dentition
U-shaped
Crescent shaped
11.
Thumb
Not opposable, poor grasping power
Opposable, better grasping power
12.
Body hair
Dense
Scanty
13.
Locomotion
Quadrupedal
Bipedal
14.
Adaptation
Arboreal
Terrestrial
15.
Skull
Dome-shaped
16.
Pelvic girdle
Narrow and elongated
Broad and flat
17.
Foramen magnum
Directed backwards
Directed downwards (ventral position)
18.
Neck
Limited movements
Greater movements
19.
Communication
Lacks knowledge of written communication
Advanced knowledge of written communication
20.
Number of chromosomes
48 (24 pairs)
46 (23 pairs)
