Biomechanical Model (IMAGE)

American Museum of Natural History

Biomechanical Model

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Digital model of the skull of Leptarctus primus, showing reconstructed jaw muscle groups in red, yellow, and pink. The virtual muscles were activated in bite simulations to test the biomechanical capability of this extinct weasel relative.

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© J. Tseng

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