The Adductor Muscles of the Jaw In Some Primitive Reptiles by Richard C. Fox
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"The Adductor Muscles of the Jaw In Some Primitive Reptiles" by Richard C. Fox is a scientific publication produced during the mid-20th century, specifically in 1964. This document falls within the domain of paleontology and comparative anatomy, focusing on the jaw musculature of primitive reptiles that are part of the evolutionary lineage leading to mammals. The work aims to shed light on the morphology and functional implications of these muscles based on
fossil records and anatomical comparisons with contemporary species. The book presents a detailed analysis of the adductor jaw muscles in three genera: "Captorhinus", "Dimetrodon", and "Thrinaxodon". Fox meticulously reconstructs the anatomical features and relationships of these muscles through both direct evidence from fossil remains and hypothetical models based on functional demands. He explores the evolutionary changes in musculature, highlighting how adaptations in jaw structure affected feeding mechanics and movement capabilities. The study illustrates the significance of these muscles in understanding the evolutionary transition from reptiles to mammals, emphasizing the mechanical and functional implications of their morphology. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Fox, Richard C. |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 64064383 |
| Title | The Adductor Muscles of the Jaw In Some Primitive Reptiles |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QH: Science: Natural history |
| Subject | Reptiles, Fossil |
| Subject | Jaws |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 30321 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-30321-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 24, 2009 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 780 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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