From fibre to function: are we accurately representing muscle architecture and performance?
The size and arrangement of fibres play a determinate role in the kinetic and energetic
performance of muscles. Extrapolations between fibre architecture and performance …
performance of muscles. Extrapolations between fibre architecture and performance …
What does feeding system morphology tell us about feeding?
CF Ross, J Iriarte‐Diaz - Evolutionary Anthropology: Issues …, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
Feeding is the set of behaviors whereby organisms acquire and process the energy required
for survival and reproduction. Thus, feeding system morphology is presumably subject to …
for survival and reproduction. Thus, feeding system morphology is presumably subject to …
Gape drives regional variation in temporalis architectural dynamics in tufted capuchins
Dynamic changes in jaw movements and bite forces depend on muscle architectural and
neural factors that have rarely been compared within the same muscle. Here we investigate …
neural factors that have rarely been compared within the same muscle. Here we investigate …
Why the long face? The mechanics of mandibular symphysis proportions in crocodiles
Background Crocodilians exhibit a spectrum of rostral shape from long snouted
(longirostrine), through to short snouted (brevirostrine) morphologies. The proportional …
(longirostrine), through to short snouted (brevirostrine) morphologies. The proportional …
Estimating maximum bite performance in Tyrannosaurus rex using multi-body dynamics
KT Bates, PL Falkingham - Biology Letters, 2012 - royalsocietypublishing.org
Bite mechanics and feeding behaviour in Tyrannosaurus rex are controversial. Some
contend that a modest bite mechanically limited T. rex to scavenging, while others argue that …
contend that a modest bite mechanically limited T. rex to scavenging, while others argue that …
Multiple pathways to herbivory underpinned deep divergences in ornithischian evolution
The extent to which evolution is deterministic is a key question in biology, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,
9 with intensive debate on how adaptation 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and constraints 14, 15, 16 might …
9 with intensive debate on how adaptation 6, 10, 11, 12, 13 and constraints 14, 15, 16 might …
Palatal Biomechanics and Its Significance for Cranial Kinesis in Tyrannosaurus rex
The extinct nonavian dinosaur Tyrannosaurus rex, considered one of the hardest biting
animals ever, is often hypothesized to have exhibited cranial kinesis, or, mobility of cranial …
animals ever, is often hypothesized to have exhibited cranial kinesis, or, mobility of cranial …
The ecological diversification and evolution of Teleosauroidea (Crocodylomorpha, Thalattosuchia), with insights into their mandibular biomechanics
MM Johnson, D Foffa, MT Young… - Ecology and …, 2022 - Wiley Online Library
Throughout the Jurassic, a plethora of marine reptiles dominated ocean waters, including
ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and thalattosuchian crocodylomorphs. These Jurassic ecosystems …
ichthyosaurs, plesiosaurs and thalattosuchian crocodylomorphs. These Jurassic ecosystems …
Convergence and functional evolution of longirostry in crocodylomorphs
Abstract During the Mesozoic, Crocodylomorpha had a much higher taxonomic and
morphological diversity than today. Members of one particularly successful clade …
morphological diversity than today. Members of one particularly successful clade …
The importance of muscle architecture in biomechanical reconstructions of extinct animals: a case study using Tyrannosaurus rex
KT Bates, PL Falkingham - Journal of Anatomy, 2018 - Wiley Online Library
Functional reconstructions of extinct animals represent a crucial step towards understanding
palaeocological interactions, selective pressures and macroevolutionary patterns in the …
palaeocological interactions, selective pressures and macroevolutionary patterns in the …