Researcher from University of Chicago Reports on Findings in Experimental Biology (A new biomechanical model of the mammal jaw based on load path analysis).

A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Chicago explores the biomechanics of the mammal jaw. The study focuses on the transmission of jaw muscle forces to bite points and the routes of force transfer within the jaw. Load path analysis was used to map force transfer and evaluate the impact of different bone configurations. The study found that the majority of force is transferred through the cortical bone rather than the trabecular bone. This research provides valuable insights into the form-function relationships in the skeleton. [Extracted from the article]