The Physical Adaption Source

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A linear chart on the human physical adaptation for language capability.
Devina Singh
Flowchart by Devina Singh, updated more than 1 year ago
Devina Singh
Created by Devina Singh about 5 years ago
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  • Adapted new bipedal posture
  • larynx migrates downwards
  • resulting in the creation of a cavity, the pharynx
  • increases resonance; broader range of sound
  • superior clarity of sound
  • more functions for fore limbs
  • Con: created the possible risk of choking on food; a hazard not faced with primates who are predominantly quadrupedal 
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