W. J. Moore

The Mammalian Skull

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This volume provides a comprehensive account of the structure, development, evolution, functional adaptations and growth of the skull of the placental mammals.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 384
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. Februar 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 23mm
• Gewicht: 622g
• ISBN-13: 9780521113328
• ISBN-10: 0521113326
• Artikelnr.: 26183906

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
Introduction
Part I. The Craniogenic elements: 1. Head mesoderm
2. The endoskeletal skull
3. The dermal skull
Part II. Evolution of the Mammalian Skull: 4. Evolution of the mammalian skull
Part III. functional Adaptations of the Skull in Modern Eutherians: 5. The masticatory apparatus
6. The auditory region
7. The nasal region
Part III. Skull Growth: 8. Skull growth
References.