Question

A skull from the genus Homo that dates from approximately 750,000 years ago is discovered. Where would the foramen magnum most likely be located?

at the back of the skull
at the front of the skull
at the bottom of the skull
at the top of the skull

Answer 1

Answer: at the bottom of the skull.

Answer 2

The foramen magnum would likely be located at the bottom of the skull. This is because the foramen magnum is located at the opening of the base of the skull where the spinal cord meets up with the brain. This type of Homo had a larger brain area but had smaller teeth.