Conclusions from Pelvis Comparisons

The combination of a human-like ilium and chimpanzee-like ischium shows Ardi’s adaptations for both bipedalism and tree climbing.

A chimpanzee pelvis.
Chimpanzee pelvis
An Ardipithecus pelvis.
Ardipithecus pelvis
A human pelvis.
Human pelvis

What We Can Learn From Ardi’s Pelvic Anatomy

Dr. Tim White