Chapter 28
Understanding Skull Function from a Mechanobiological Perspective
David J. Daegling,
David J. Daegling
Associate Professor
University of Florida, USA
Search for more papers by this authorDavid J. Daegling,
David J. Daegling
Associate Professor
University of Florida, USA
Search for more papers by this authorBook Editor(s):Clark Spencer Larsen,
Clark Spencer Larsen
Distinguished Professor Chair Fellow Chair-Elect vice president
The Ohio State University, USA
Search for more papers by this authorSummary
This chapter contains sections titled:
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Functional Demands on Skull Form
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Overview of Primate Skull Diversity
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Atomistic and Holistic Approaches: Conflict or Consensus?
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Diet, Feeding Behavior, and Skull Form
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Supraorbital Morphology
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Special Sensory Capsules
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Postural Adaptations
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Future Directions
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References
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