Precision - The type of grip needed to finely manipulate tools., Foramen magnum - At the base of the skull in the center in bipeds., Opposable - A thumb that can touch the tips of other fingers., Nuchal crest - Indicates the animal is/was quadrupedal., Sagittal crest - Muscle attachment at the top of the skull in animals with large jaw muscles., Zygomatic arch - Larger in animals that eat a lot of plant material., Cranium - The name of the part of the skull that holds the brain., Spine - S-shaped to reduce impact on joints and enable efficient long distance walking., Arboreal - Animals that live most of their life up in trees are called…, Encephalization (EQ) - Analyzed by comparing the actual brain mass of a species compared to its "expected" brain mass., Frontal lobe - Part of the brain responsible for abstract and logical thought., Cerebellum - Part of the brain responsible for balance and coordination.,

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