News tagged with journal of anatomy

Scientists study hands of fearsome, meat-eating dinosaur

(PhysOrg.com) -- 66 million years ago, the fearsome, meat-eating dinosaur Majungasaurus crenatissimus prowled the semi-arid lowlands of Madagascar. Its powerful jaws bristled with bladelike teeth, and its st ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jan 11, 2012 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (4) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Is an animal's agility affected by the position of its eyes?

New research from scientists in Liverpool has revealed the relationship between agility and vision in mammals. The study, published today in the Journal of Anatomy, sampled 51 species to compare the relationship between agilit ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Feb 22, 2010 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (5) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Ancient fossils shed light on anatomical changes accompanying evolution of first land vertebrates

Cartoon depictions of the first animals to emerge from the ocean and walk on land often show a simple fish with feet, venturing from water to land. But according to Jennifer Clack, a paleontologist at the ...

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Jul 06, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (8) | comments 1

Exercise no danger for joints

There is no good evidence supporting a harmful effect of exercise on joints in the setting of normal joints and regular exercise, according to a review of studies published in this month's issue of the Journal of Anatomy.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jan 27, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0