Anat Rec (Hoboken) January 2011 PMID 21157923

The tail of Tyrannosaurus: reassessing the size and locomotive importance of the M. caudofemoralis in non-avian theropods.

W Scott Persons, Philip J Currie

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The discussions reference specific anatomical features like large skull bones and tail muscles, suggesting curiosity about how these features relate to locomotive capabilities. The tone is primarily informative and exploratory, reflecting moderate engagement but not strong consensus or controversy, which aligns with the neutral agreement and impact scores.

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The social discussions are somewhat mixed, with some posts referencing the importance of tail muscles and locomotion but not strongly expressing agreement or disagreement with the publication's conclusions.

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Posts show moderate interest, especially when mentioning the significance of certain skull bones and muscle functions, indicating curiosity but not deep exploration.

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There is some engagement evident through repeated references to muscle size and locomotive functions, implying a level of thoughtful consideration but limited detailed analysis.

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Abstract in brief

The study examines the tail muscles of nonavian theropods, especially focusing on the M caudofemoralis, which shows signs of significant size and strength based on fossil scars and muscle reconstructions, indicating its importance in tail and hind limb movement.
The findings suggest that a large M caudofemoralis was a basal trait of theropods, with Tyrannosaurus exhibiting an even larger muscle mass due to their enormous size, possibly to support powerful locomotion.
Overall, the research provides evidence that theropods had substantial locomotive muscle investments, implying they were more athletic and agile than previously thought, capable of complex and efficient movement.]

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