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THE HUMAN BODY
Body features BACK VIEWS OF
MALE AND FEMALE

ALTHOUGH THERE IS enormous Ear
variation between the external
appearances of humans, all bodies
Nape of neck
contain the same basic features.
The outward form of the
human body depends on the Back Shoulder
size of the skeleton, the shape
of the muscles, the thickness
Scapula
of the fat layer beneath (shoulderblade)
the skin, the elasticity or
sagginess of the skin, and
the person’s age and sex. Upper arm
Males tend to be taller than
females, with broader
Elbow
shoulders, more body hair,
and a different pattern of Loin
fat deposits under the skin; Waist
the female body tends to
be less muscular and
Forearm
has a shallower and
wider pelvis to allow Natal
cleft
for childbirth.
Arm
Buttock
Hand

Gluteal fold

Popliteal fossa

Leg

Calf

Foot

Heel

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