Hind limb scaling in birds and other theropods: Implications for terrestrial locomotion

An analysis of hind limb skeletal elements of non‐avian theropods and ground‐dwelling birds was performed to reveal patterns of change in shape and proportion with size. When femora of equal length are compared, birds exhibit a significantly larger midshaft diameter than non‐avian theropods. As tota...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of morphology (1931) 1991-07, Vol.209 (1), p.83-96
1. Verfasser:	Gatesy, Stephen M.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Skeleton and joints Vertebrates: osteoarticular system, musculoskeletal system
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