Question

Describe the state of development of the vertebrae, spinal column and rib cage of humans at time of birth. Explain how this is adaptive

Answer 1

Answer:

At the time of birth, much of the skeleton in this area is formed by a cartilaginous, soft, flexible and short-bone material. Evolutionarily this characteristic is adaptive because it allows folding inside the uterus and easy to leave at the time of delivery.