Chimpanzee Half Scale Skull KAM-03
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The chimpanzee fossil record is poor, but DNA evidence suggests that humans and chimpanzees shared a common ancestor around 6 million years ago (mya). Though this split was long ago, chimpanzees (Pan troglydites) are thought to be our closest living relatives. When compared to modern humans, the skull of the chimpanzee has massive jaws with large canine teeth, a protrusive face that extends well in front of the eyes, thinly enameled molars and a U-shaped dental arch (an identifying trait of the great apes). The brain is small compared to humans, but is relatively large when compared to other apes and monkeys. Muscle attachments for neck and jaw muscles are very well developed, adding to the chimpanzee’s great strength. The position of the foramen magnum (the hole through which the spinal cord passes) places the skull in front of the spine rather than balanced on top of the spinal column as seen in humans. This fits the typical stance of a chimp, and demonstrates how we can tell about the stance of an animal from its skull.

Comparable to our companion full sized chimpanzee skull BC-003.

This product is available in a set of 7 half scale primate skulls (KAM-SET-7). Please see Related Products, below. We also produce Bone Clones® full scale versions of all species represented in this set, including a complete chimp skeleton, and offer a full scale version of this set (BH-KRO-3). Please check out our Fossil Hominid, Human Skulls and Great Ape categories.

BONE CLONES® Half-Scale Series - Sculpted by anatomical sculptor Dr. Steve Wagner, and licensed exclusively to Bone Clones®, these marvelously detailed miniature skulls accurately represent the osteological anatomy of 7 primate skulls: Human, Gorilla, Chimpanzee and 4 early hominids. Made of our custom formulated, durable, resin and expertly finished, these extraordinary miniature skulls feature all the detail of the originals. Easily handled, and a convenient size for comparative study, our Bone Clones® Half Scale Series skulls display beautifully and are a great teaching aid.