Essay from the year 2017 in the subject Biology - Developmental Biology, grade: 5.50, Anglia Ruskin University, language: English, abstract: The goal of this essay is to evaluate and outline the main features of modern human locomotion and explain what differences may have been apparent among human ancestors before the emergence of the Homo sapiens. The case study investigates the abovementioned proposition by following several steps: first, undertaking a critical review of recent literature on the subject with a particular focus on the differences that may have been apparent among the ancestors of human before the emergence of Homo sapiens. Second, identifying issues related to the abovementioned proposition. Third, by exploring the discourse underpinning the perspectives of the different theories. Fourth, by making recommendations to enhance the research potential in the area. In other words, the essays aims to highlight the main features of modern locomotion by using contemporary literature sources, thus examining the case towards it core.