Question

1. The center of gravity of both cats and humans is roughly in the thoracic region. However, they each bear their weight very differently. a. Which are the major, weight-bearing structures of the two skeletons

Answer 1

Answer:

Major, weight-bearing structures are the bones of the body that are strong and dense to be able to bear the weight of the body. The major, weight-bearing structures of cat and human skeletons are :

Human skeleton: The body weight of an individual is on his pelvic girdles that are attached to the bones of lower limbs. Thigh bones, leg bones, and bones of feet comprise lower limbs The lower limbs consist of the thigh, the leg, and the foot.

Cat skeleton:  cats are quadrupedal so it bears all the body weight on shoulders and legs that includes the Scapula and pelvis.