Allometry predicts trabecular bone structural properties in the carnivoran jaw joint.

ABSTRACT: Because overall cranial morphology-biomechanics linkage in carnivorans is significantly influenced by both feeding and non-feeding ecological variables, whole-skull mechanical performance measures may be less sensitive to feeding ecology than regional characteristics within the skull. The temporomandibular joint could be one regional characteristic that is highly sensitive to feeding ecology considering that this joint is used in prey capture, food processing, and experiences compressive loading during mastication. Through 3D model construction, 3D printing, and compression tests, morphological and mechanical performance measures were determined for the temporomandibular joint trabecular bone structure of 40 species representative of the phylogenetic and ecology diversity of Carnivora. Rem

SUBMITTER: Wysocki MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6108490 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature