...D. Rex Mitchell; Stephen Wroe; Meg Martin; Vera Weisbecker ABSTRACT Comparative finite element analysis often involves standardising aspects of models to test equivalent loading scenarios across species. However, regarding feeding biomechanics of the vertebrate skull, what is considered ‘equivalent...

...: a study combining finite element analysis and geometric morphometrics . J. Biomech. 44 , 1304 - 1312 . 10.1016/j.jbiomech.2011.01.008 Gröning , F. , Fagan , M. and O'Higgins , P. ( 2012 ). Modelling the human mandible under masticatory loads: which input variables...

... in resisting the feeding loads. Lepidosauria Squamata Skull Feeding Finite element analysis Multibody dynamic analysis References Ahrens , J. , Geveci , B. and Law , C. ( 2005 ). ParaView: an end-user tool for large-data visualization . In Visualization Handbook (ed...

... ). Cleft lip and palate: understanding genetic and environmental influences . Nat. Rev. Genet.   12 , 167 - 178 . 10.1038/nrg2933 Dumont , E. R. , Piccirillo , J. and Grosse , I. R. ( 2005 ). Finite-element analysis of biting behavior and bone stress in the facial skeletons of bats...

... and (F) total joint reaction loading obtained from finite element analysis. SED under axial loading increased over time and was significantly higher than that under transverse loading ( P <0.05). SED under transverse loading was relatively constant beyond 10 weeks of age, and SED under resultant loads...

... of alligator bite force that can be used for inferring feeding behavior in fossils. Crocodylia Biomechanics Feeding Finite element analysis Modeling Developing computational models that accurately estimate biological and biomechanical functions remains difficult for researchers interested...

... with a forceful bite have more robust jaws that prevent elevated material stress while biting during fights. Lucanidae Finite element analysis Bite force Animal weaponry Mechanical advantage Jaw length Animal weapons often show a high morphological diversity. This is exemplified by the jaws...

... no competing or financial interests. 26 1 2015 22 6 2015 © 2015. Published by The Company of Biologists Ltd 2015 Summary: Finite element analysis of hard-prey crushing teeth demonstrates morphological features important for resisting tooth failure. Durophagy Tooth morphology...

... and hinder parasite ingress. This study investigates the protective properties of silk cocoons with different morphologies by evaluating their impact resistance and damage tolerance. Finite element analysis was used to analyse empirical observations of the quasi-static impact response of the silk cocoons...

... finite element analysis pre-stresses non-sticky spiral © 2012. 2012 30 11 2012 18 6 2012 * Author for correspondence ( [email protected] ) REFERENCES Agnarsson   I. , Blackledge   T. A. ( 2009 ). Can a spider web be too sticky? Tensile mechanics...

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... of mechanically unnecessary bone. Present address: Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology, Claremont, CA 91711-2199, USA (e-mail: [email protected] ) 21 7 2008 © The Company of Biologists Limited 2008 2008 Bovidae Capra hircus finite element analysis goats head-butting paranasal sinus...