You examine an articulated skeleton in the laboratory and determine the skeleton to be a female since ________.
A) the angle of the female pubic arch is smaller than in a male
B) the distance between the female ischial spines is greater than in a male
C) the distance between the female ischial tuberosities is less than in a male
D) the female iliac bones are less flared than in a male
E) the female pelvis as a whole is deeper, and the bones are heavier and thicker than in a male

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The distance between the female ischial spines is greater than in a male, which allows for a wider birth canal. This is one of the key differences between male and female skeletons, particularly in the pelvic region, which is adapted in females for childbirth.

You Examine an Articulated Skeleton in the Laboratory and Determine