Bite force is generated by the interaction of the masticatory muscles, the mandibles and
maxillae, the temporomandibular joints (TMJs), and the teeth. Several methods to measure …

Working dogs help to keep society and individuals safe, secure, and healthy. To perform
their varied functions, it is critical to select dogs that are structurally sound and capable of …

Summary 1 Bite force is an important performance measure for vertebrate and is related to a
variety of ecological challenges. Phyllostomid bats present highly diversified feeding habits …

Diminished bite force has been considered a defining feature of modern Homo sapiens, an
interpretation inferred from the application of two-dimensional lever mechanics and the …

In this study, a comprehensive analysis of a novel zinc alloy osteosynthesis system in a
canine mandibular fracture model is presented. The efficacy of the system was compared for …

Mammalian tooth enamel is often chipped, providing clear evidence for localized contacts
with large hard food objects. Here, we apply a simple fracture equation to estimate peak bite …

Bite force is a measure of whole-organism performance that is often used to investigate the
relationships between performance, morphology and fitness. When in vivo measurements of …

The purpose of this paper is to analyse the effects of cranial size and shape in domestic
dogs (Canis familiaris) on predicted forces of biting. In addition to continuous size‐shape …

Computer-based simulation techniques such as multi-body dynamics analysis are becoming
increasingly popular in the field of skull mechanics. Multi-body models can be used for …

Size and shape are often considered important variables that lead to variation in
performance. In studies of feeding, size‐corrected metrics of the skull are often used as …