Describe the change in position & design of the long bones (stylopodia & zeugopodia) from a straddle-posture to an upright posture in a mammal.   What other taxon has analogous changes in pelvis & limbs that go along with being bipedal?

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 Describe the change in position & design of the long bones (stylopodia & zeugopodia) from a straddle-posture to an upright posture in a mammal.   What other taxon has analogous changes in pelvis & limbs that go along with being bipedal? 

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