Comparison of dinosaur fossils and modern-day specimens (IMAGE)
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The researchers used CT scans of dinosaur fossils and modern-day specimens to create a 3D computer model of a dinosaur jaw and identify where muscles attach to bone. They then used the model to simulate muscle forces under different biting scenarios. Stars indicate areas where strain was assessed.
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Image courtesy of John Fortner, University of Missouri.
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