University of Bristol researchers reveal key drivers behind diverse jaw shapes in lizards and snakes, focusing on ecological ...

The temporomandibular joint is located just in front of the ear and connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. The muscles attached to the lower jaw bone control the up, down and side-to-side ...

Very early in reptile history, changes to ancestral condition occurred in the nature of muscle attachment to the lower jaws and the skull. These changes had to do with the development of stronger and ...

Here’s a look at some common causes of jaw pain. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders affect the joint that connects your skull and jaw. A disc separates the bones in this joint and helps it ...

1. Lizard has space on side of skull, reflecting loss of second temporal fossa. Has one fossa, one arch 2. Bird has one large cavern, with all bars between orbit and temporal fossae lost. i. Decrease ...

A fragment of upper jaw fossil from the Early Cretaceous is among the oldest examples of a toothless amphibian in the fossil ...

Looking ahead, the team plans to delve deeper into the evolution of the lepidosaur head. Dr Ballell Mayoral added: “Lower jaws are important, but they work together with the jaw closing muscles ...

Looking ahead, the team plans to delve deeper into the evolution of the lepidosaur head. Dr. Ballell Mayoral added, "Lower jaws are important, but they work together with the jaw closing muscles ...