Comparative finite element analysis of the first thoracic vertebra in artiodactyls
Sandra Schüler,
Alana C. Sharp,
John A. Nyakatura
Abstract:Artiodactyls exhibit a striking diversity of the cervical vertebral column in terms of length and overall mobility. Using finite element analysis, this study explores the morphology at the cervico‐thoracic boundary and its performance under loads in artiodactyls with different habitual neck postures and body sizes. The first thoracic vertebra of 36 species was loaded with (i) a compressive load on the vertebral body to model the weight of the head and neck exerted onto the trunk; and (ii) a tensile load at the… Show more
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