Moles' wide-armed posture reshapes how their shoulder bones carry loads

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While the scapula is the primary bone supporting the body in terrestrial quadrupedal mammals, an analysis of internal bone structure in underground moles (family Talpidae) showed a more important role for the clavicle.

While the scapula is the primary bone supporting the body in terrestrial quadrupedal mammals, an analysis of internal bone structure in underground moles (family Talpidae) showed a more important role for the clavicle. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking student. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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