In apes, foramen magnum is

Dorsal

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Lateral

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Ventral

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Posterior

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Solution

The correct option is D Posterior
The foramen magnum is a large oval opening in the occipital bone of the skull in humans and various other animals. It is one of the several ovals or circular openings in the base of the skull. It is the hole in the base of the skull through which spinal cords run.
In apes, they are Posterior and in human they are anterior
So, the correct answer is 'Posterior'

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