Pectoral myology of limb-reduced worm lizards (Squamata, Amphisbaenia) suggests decoupling of the musculoskeletal system during the evolution of body elongation

Pectoral myology of limb-reduced worm lizards (Squamata, Amphisbaenia) suggests decoupling of the musculoskeletal system during the evolution of body elongation

Abstract Background The evolution of elongated body forms in tetrapods has a strong influence on the musculoskeletal system, including the reduction of pelvic and pectoral girdles, as well as the limbs. However, despite extensive research in this area it still remains unknown how muscles within and...

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Main Authors: Natascha Westphal, Kristin Mahlow, Jason James Head, Johannes Müller
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:BMC Evolutionary Biology
Subjects:
diceCT
Amphisbaenia
Musculoskeletal system
Pectoral myology
Body elongation
Skeletal reductions
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12862-018-1303-1

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