to the differences in function. The first item is done for you. Animal Comparison to Human Arm in Comparison to Human Arm in Form Whale has a much shorter and Function The whale fin needs to be longer to help in movement through water. Thumbs are not necessary Whale thicker humerus, radius, and ulna. Much longer metacarpals. Thumb has been shortened to a as the fins are not used for stub. grasping. Cat Bat Bird Crocodile

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B.2 Compare the skeletal structure of each limb to the human arm. Relate the differences you see in form
to the differences in function. The first item is done for you.
Animal
Comparison to Human Arm in Comparison to Human Arm in
Form
Whale has a much shorter and
Function
The whale fin needs to be longer
to help in movement through
water. Thumbs are not necessary
Whale
thicker humerus, radius, and
ulna. Much longer metacarpals.
Thumb has been shortened to a
as the fins are not used for
stub.
grasping.
Cat
Bat
Bird
Crocodile
Transcribed Image Text:B.2 Compare the skeletal structure of each limb to the human arm. Relate the differences you see in form to the differences in function. The first item is done for you. Animal Comparison to Human Arm in Comparison to Human Arm in Form Whale has a much shorter and Function The whale fin needs to be longer to help in movement through water. Thumbs are not necessary Whale thicker humerus, radius, and ulna. Much longer metacarpals. Thumb has been shortened to a as the fins are not used for stub. grasping. Cat Bat Bird Crocodile
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