Picture 4 —
The skull structure of brachycephalic cats, ranging from mild brachycephaly to severe.
«Face Trace» is created by overlapping
skull structures of several human races and different parts of the artist's multiple facial expressions.
Not exact matches
Ahlberg's team instead looked at a single specimen
of Psarolepis, slicing through the jawbone,
skull bones, and scales to get a microscopic peek at their internal
structure and so identify what they were made
of.
The shape
of bird
skulls is influenced by the
structure of the brain.
This is micro-CT imagery
of a cobia larva head that has been filtered to view the entire
skull (top image) and the more dense otolith (ear stone)
structures (bottom image).
In particular, researchers observed that the Ugrunaaluk kuukpikensis had very unique skeletal
structures in the area
of the
skull, especially around the mouth.
In general, they found that an animal's
skull and other fleshy
structures act as a shield, blunting the effects
of a blast wave: The thicker these
structures are, the less vulnerable an animal is to injury.
Whilst mobile joints in the cheek
of T. rex do weaken the overall
structure of its
skull, they nevertheless serve a crucial function, the analysis reveals.
In addition to measuring individual bones, the scientists used CT scanning to reconstruct the brain and view internal
structures of the
skull, as well as assessing the 3 - dimensional (3D) shape
of the
skull.
In the case
of tapirs, Witmer found that their
skulls have various characteristics such as nerve passages, blood ducts, and small muscle attachments that are caused by the snoutlike
structure, and therefore necessary for the snout's existence.
«Tumors located at the base
of the
skull are particularly challenging to treat due to the location
of delicate anatomic
structures and critical blood vessels,» said neurosurgeon Clark C. Chen, MD, PhD, UC San Diego Health System.
A new mathematical analysis tool developed by researchers from the Theoretical Biology Group at the Cavanilles Institute
of Biodiversity and Evolutionary Biology
of the University
of Valencia has allowed a deeper understanding
of the anatomy
of the human head thanks to describing the
skull as an extended network
structured in ten modules.
Inside the tumour, doctors found clumps
of hair, and a 3 - centimetre - wide brain - like
structure covered by a thin plate
of skull bone.
Researchers using Los Alamos» unique neutron - imaging and high - energy X-ray capabilities have exposed the inner
structures of the fossil
skull of a 74 - million - year - old tyrannosauroid dinosaur nicknamed the Bisti Beast in the highest - resolution scan
of tyrannosaur
skull ever done.
Electrodes were placed adjacent to those
structures on both sides
of the brain through the foramen ovale (FO), naturally occurring openings at the base
of the
skull.
By analyzing the
skulls of male gorillas and orangutans, scientists are learning about the social
structures created by our extinct hominin relatives.
It includes â $ spinning skullsâ $, QuickTime VR movies that allow users to study detailed images
of skulls, teeth, and other important
structures by turning them and viewing from all angles.
They have smaller and less robust
skulls and dentition, and numerous features
of their skeleton, GI tract, and other anatomic
structures are significantly different from wolves.
Dr. I Lerh Brisbin at the University
of Georgia has said, «The few studies which have been conducted
of the
structure of the
skulls, mandibles and teeth
of pit bulls show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw
structure and thus its inferred functional morphology, is not different than that
of any breed
of dog.
The down side
of that cute face is a
skull structure that forces the pet's eyes into a bulging (exophthalmic), unprotected position.
Computed tomography (CT) is becoming a widely accepted alternative to dental radiography in specialty and academic facilities.1, 2 CT allows 3 - dimensional reconstruction
of the
skull, viewing
of finer detail than can be seen on radiographs, and isolation
of areas or teeth
of interest.1 CT is especially advantageous for evaluating intranasal
structures, surrounding soft tissue
structures, abscesses, and neoplasia.1
The laterolateral view often yields the most valuable information regarding dental disease.1, 7 The incisor teeth, cheek teeth, and supporting
structures are easily evaluated for malocclusions.1, 7 The appearance
of the bone surrounding the teeth may also be assessed.1, 6 The dorsoventral view is particularly helpful for evaluating the palatal and buccal margins
of the cheek teeth and the zygomatic bone.1, 7 Oblique projections
of the
skull are useful for separating individual cheek teeth
of the mandible and maxilla, which are directly superimposed in laterolateral views.1 In 2009, Boehmer and Crossley introduced the use
of anatomic reference lines when evaluating dental radiographs (BOX 2).1, 7
Some naturalists believe dogs to have descended directly from wolves, owing to the numerous similarities between the two species, including the shape
of their
skulls, the
structure of their jaws and their pack mentality.
With respect to this, he states, The few studies which have been conducted
of the
structure of the
skulls, mandibles and teeth
of pit bulls show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw
structure and thus its inferred functional morphology, is no different than that
of any breed
of dog.
Cats that have been bred with extremely short, flat faces (called brachycephalic) undergo substantial and significant changes to the shape
of the whole
skull and the associated
structures.
Cat that have been bred with extremely short, flat faces (called brachycephalic — click here for more information) undergo substantial and significant changes to the shape
of the whole
skull and the associated
structures.
As Dr. Lehr Brisbin
of the University
of Georgia told the American Pit Bull Foundation: «The few studies which have been conducted on the
structure of the
skulls, mandibles, and teeth
of «Pit Bulls» show that, in proportion to their size, their jaw
structure and thus its inferred functional morphology is no different than that
of any breed
of dog.»
This illustrates how severely the normal
skull structure has been moderated, including the misalignment
of the teeth and jaws, leading to difficulties in eating.
Cat that have been bred with extremely short, flat faces (called brachycephalic) undergo substantial and significant changes to the shape
of the whole
skull and the associated
structures.
Other fascinating sites at Chichen Itza include the Platform
of the
Skulls, the Jaguar Throne in the Interior Temple, the Temple
of the Jaguars, the Great Ball Court, the Cenote
of Sacrifice, the Temple
of the Warriors, the Great Market, the ceremonial sweat baths, the Nuns Quarters, and the El Caracol astronomical observatory are just some
of the awe - inspiring limestone
structures, ornate stone carvings, and mysterious ceremonial sites that you can witness at Chichen Itza.
At predestined points, you'll get your hands on a chip, usually from inside the
skull of a defeated boss, and in turn will get a point to spend in a simplistic upgrade system, which offers a certain amount
of freedom
of choice in a game that is otherwise rigid in its
structure.
New Delhi - based Subodh Gupta has made a career out
of rendering the ordinary extraordinary, principally through the way he organises accumulations
of everyday cooking vessels and utensils into largescale symbolic
structures such as
skulls and mushroom clouds.
Therocephalians («beast - heads») are named after their large
skulls, which, along with the
structure of their teeth, suggest that they were successful carnivores.