Modern three-dimensional digital methods for studying locomotor biomechanics in tetrapods
Here, we review the modern interface of three-dimensional (3D) empirical (eg motion
capture) and theoretical (eg modelling and simulation) approaches to the study of terrestrial …
capture) and theoretical (eg modelling and simulation) approaches to the study of terrestrial …
Advances in Meniscus Tissue Engineering: Towards Bridging the Gaps from Bench to Bedside
Y Bian, X Cai, R Zhou, Z Lv, Y Xu, Y Wang, H Wang… - Biomaterials, 2024 - Elsevier
Meniscus is vital for maintaining the anatomical and functional integrity of knee. Injuries to
meniscus, commonly caused by trauma or degenerative processes, can result in knee joint …
meniscus, commonly caused by trauma or degenerative processes, can result in knee joint …
Musculoskeletal modelling of an ostrich (Struthio camelus) pelvic limb: influence of limb orientation on muscular capacity during locomotion
We developed a three-dimensional, biomechanical computer model of the 36 major pelvic
limb muscle groups in an ostrich (Struthio camelus) to investigate muscle function in this, the …
limb muscle groups in an ostrich (Struthio camelus) to investigate muscle function in this, the …
Evolution of the patellar sesamoid bone in mammals
The patella is a sesamoid bone located in the major extensor tendon of the knee joint, in the
hindlimb of many tetrapods. Although numerous aspects of knee morphology are ancient …
hindlimb of many tetrapods. Although numerous aspects of knee morphology are ancient …
Morphometric studies on the appendicular bony skeleton of the ostriches (Struthio Camelus)
Background Morphometric study of the bony elements of the appendicular skeleton in the
ostrich was fully described and identified. The appendicular skeleton included the bones of …
ostrich was fully described and identified. The appendicular skeleton included the bones of …
Sesamoids in tetrapods: the origin of new skeletal morphologies
Along with supernumerary bones, sesamoids, defined as any organized intratendinous/
intraligamentous structure, including those composed of fibrocartilage, adjacent to an …
intraligamentous structure, including those composed of fibrocartilage, adjacent to an …
Osteology of the derived Therizinosaur Nothronychus with evidence for convergence in dinosaurian evolution
DK Smith, DD Gillette - Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society, 2025 - academic.oup.com
Therizinosaurs were a taxon of unusual theropods from North America and Asia. The
derived therizinosaur Nothronychus graffami possessed a synsacrum and hip convergent …
derived therizinosaur Nothronychus graffami possessed a synsacrum and hip convergent …
Cancellous bone and theropod dinosaur locomotion. Part II—a new approach to inferring posture and locomotor biomechanics in extinct tetrapod vertebrates
This paper is the second of a three-part series that investigates the architecture of
cancellous bone in the main hindlimb bones of theropod dinosaurs, and uses cancellous …
cancellous bone in the main hindlimb bones of theropod dinosaurs, and uses cancellous …
Reconstruction of soft noncontractile tissue in the derived therizinosaur Nothronychus: The interplay of soft tissue and stress on hindlimb ossification and posture
DK Smith, DD Gillette - Journal of Morphology, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Nothronychus graffami was a large therizinosaur from the Upper Cretaceous of North
America. Much of the skeleton is well‐preserved and relatively undistorted. The synovial …
America. Much of the skeleton is well‐preserved and relatively undistorted. The synovial …
Morphology and evolution of sesamoid elements in bats (Mammalia: Chiroptera)
Sesamoids are skeletal elements found within a tendon or ligament as it passes around a
joint or bony prominence. Here we review the distribution of sesamoids in bats, the only …
joint or bony prominence. Here we review the distribution of sesamoids in bats, the only …