With the Evolution of a New Jaw Joint Between the Dentary

question 22

Short Answer

With the evolution of a new jaw joint between the dentary and squamosal (temporal)bones in mammals,bones of the previous jaw joint,the articular and quadrate continued their gradual reduction in size and became relocated.Identify what these two bones became.

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Definitions:

Temperature Change

A variation in the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment, typically measured in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.

Memory

The ability of the brain to store, retain, and recall information and experiences.

Golgi Tendon Organs

Sensory receptors located at the junction of muscles and tendons that monitor tension developed in muscles, helping to prevent damage from excessive force.

Muscle Contraction

The process by which muscle fibers generate tension through the action of actin and myosin, leading to movement or maintenance of posture.