Finite element analysis (FEA) is a powerful quantitative tool that models mechanical
performance in virtual reconstructions of complex structures, such as animal skeletons. The …

Geometric morphometrics (GM) and finite element analysis (FEA) are increasingly common
techniques for the study of form and function. We show how principles of quantitative …

The morphology and biomechanics of the vertebrate skull reflect the physical properties of
diet and behaviors used in food acquisition and processing. We use phyllostomid bats, the …

The mouse has been the dominant model organism in studies on the development, genetics
and evolution of the mammalian skull and associated soft‐tissue for decades. There is the …

Orthodontic tooth movement occurs as a result of resorption and formation of the alveolar
bone due to an applied load, but the stimulus responsible for triggering orthodontic tooth …

Background Mechanical response analysis of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is crucial
for understanding the occurrence and development of diseases. However, the realistic …

Study of morphological form is fundamental to the discipline of paleoanthropology. The size
and shape of our ancestors' anatomical features have long been the focus of research on …

Computer-based simulation techniques such as multi-body dynamics analysis are becoming
increasingly popular in the field of skull mechanics. Multi-body models can be used for …

Finite element analyses (FEA) that have simulated masticatory loadings of the human
mandible differ significantly with regard to their basic input variables such as material …

Rodents are defined by a uniquely specialized dentition and a highly complex arrangement
of jaw‐closing muscles. Finite element analysis (FEA) is an ideal technique to investigate …