Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements correctly describes the distribution of cortical bone in the femur?
A) It is diagnostic of locomotor patterns.
B) It can be used to estimate body weight.
C) It cannot be measured in fossils.
D) It tells you how strong a species was.
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