Sentences with phrase «body wall rigidity»

The study suggests that early in the evolution of the tortoise body plan a gradual increase in body wall rigidity produced a division of function between the ribs and abdominal respiratory muscles.

«Broadened ribs are the first step in the general increase in body wall rigidity of early basal tortoises, which ultimately leads to both the evolution of the tortoise shell and this unique way of breathing.

Not exact matches

Benz says rigidity and body - in - white weight is on par with the S - Class Coupe, thanks to an aluminum rear floor, die - cast aluminum longitudinal support member and rear wall behind the backseats to stiffen things up.

She challenged the rigidity of Minimalism in the early»70s with her hardened flows of polyurethane careening off walls and bristling with allusions to the body and landscape.