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Journal of Morphology | Animal Morphology Journal | Wiley Online Library

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By Christine Böhmer, Mara Destina Ocak
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1 Introduction The evolution of a distinct neck in tetrapods (four-limbed vertebrates) is thought to be a biomechanical innovation because it freed the head from the body allowing for independent movement (reviewed by Daeschler, Shubin, and Jenkins 2006; Evans 1939; Gadow 1933). It is a region of specialized vertebrae (i.e., cervical vertebrae) that supports deployment of the head for a wide range of ecological purposes.
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