Biomechanics of the Primate Skull Base
In the search for explanations for differences in the shape of skulls and their phylogenetic development, the morphology of the skull must be seen in connec tion with the functions it has to perform. The skull encloses the brain and the sense organs and
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Editors F. Beck, Leicester W Hild, Galveston W Kriz, Heidelberg R. Ortmann, K6ln J.E. Pauly, Little Rock T.H. Schiebler, Wiirzburg
Brigitte Demes
Biomechanics of the Primate Skull Base With 29 Figures
Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New York Tokyo
Dr. Brigitte Demes Institut fUr Anatomie Arbeitsgruppe Funktionelle Morphologie Ruhr-UniversiHit UniversitatsstraI3e 150, MA 0/46 D-4630 Bochum
ISBN -13: 978-3-540-15290-3 e- ISBN-13 :978-3-642-70339-3 DOl: 10.1007/978-3-642-70339-3
Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Demes, Brigitte, 1952-. Biomechanics of the primate skull base. (Advances in anatomy, embryology and cell biology; vol. 94) Bibliography: p. Includes index. 1. Biomechanics. 2. Basicranium. 3. Primates-Physiology. 1. Title. II. Series: Advances in anatomy, embryology, and cell biology.; v. 94. [DNLM: 1. Biomechanics. 2. Primates-physiology. 3. Skullphysiology. WI AD433K v. 94/QL 737.P9 D376b] QL801.E67 vol. 94 574.4 s [599.8'041852] 85-4714 [QP303] This work is subject to copyright. All rigths are reserved, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically those of translation, reprinting, re-use of illustrations, broadcasting, reproduction by photocopying machine or similar means, and storage in data banks. Under § 54 of the German Copyright Law where copies are made for other than private use, a fee is payable to "Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort", Munich. © Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 1985
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CONTENTS
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2 Review of the Literature on the Biomechanics of the Primate Skull 2.1 Upper Facial Skeleton . . . . . . ........... 2.2 Mandible 2.3 Neurocranium and Skull as a Whole
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3 Procedure
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4 Cranial Sutures
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5 Mechanical Functions of the Dura Mater
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6 External Forces Acting upon the Skull 6.1 Equilibrium of Forces at the Atlanto-occipital Joint 6.2 Forces at the Temporomandibular Joints . . . . .
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7 Development of Models and External Forces in the Experiments
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8 Technique of Experimental Stress Analysis . . . . . . . . .
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9 Results of the Experimental Stress Analysis of the Shell Models 9.1 Hemispherical Model 9.2 Semiovoid Model . . . . . . . . . . 9.3 Excursus: Statics of Shells . . . . . . 9.4 Semiovoid Model Under Different Loads 9.5 Supporting Pillars . . . . . . . . . . 9.6 Different Directions of Load Application 9.7 Size and Curvature . . . . . . . . . 9.8 Load Application at TMJ Equivalents . 9.9 Flexure of
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