question on skeleton for anatomy and physiology?

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On a field trip you discover a skeleton with the following characteristics. The skull has a large sloping forehead and a large mandible with large teeth. The acetabulum is directed laterally, the ischial spine points medially, and the angle inferior to the pubic symphysis is less than 90 degrees. The long bones of the arms and legs are relatively light and they show definite signs of epiphyseal plates. This skeleton is probably from

A. a young female.
B. a young male.
C. an elderly male.
D. an elderly female.
E. cannot tell on the basis of this information
 
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