June 2016 PMID 26675035

Resting Orientations of Dinosaur Scapulae and Forelimbs: A Numerical Analysis, with Implications for Reconstructions and Museum Mounts.

Phil Senter, James H Robins

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The debates highlight key points from the publication, such as the variability in scapular orientation among dinosaur groups and its importance for accurate reconstructions. Comments referencing previous studies like Senter et al. show analytical engagement, while questions about the conclusiveness of these findings signal a cautious but interested community reflecting on the study's implications.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show some support for the research but also question the conclusiveness of previous studies, reflecting a moderate agreement level.

InterestModerate interest

Several comments demonstrate curiosity about the rest position of dinosaur limbs and the implications for reconstructions, indicating a mild to moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Users reference previous studies and specific anatomical details, suggesting a reasonable level of engagement and familiarity with the topic.

ImpactNeutral impact

The discussions hint at the importance of this research for dinosaur reconstructions, but the tone moreally questions its definitive influence rather than emphasizing it as transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • This study analyzes the resting positions of dinosaur scapulae and forelimbs using data from articulated skeletons to improve accuracy in reconstructions and museum mounts.
  • It finds that the orientation of the scapular blade varies among different dinosaur groups, being most horizontal in bipedal saurischians and most vertical in basal ornithopods, with other groups showing intermediate positions.
  • The research offers guidelines for correctly positioning bones in restorations, revealing that most bipedal dinosaurs have a nearly right-angle elbow and slight wrist deviation at rest, with theropods showing more flexed joints.]

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Tom Parker
@Tomozaurus · X

@TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the dangle". Do I think their results are conclusive?

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 6,195 followers View post →
Ausarchosaur is counting the days til PhP Ice Age
@ausar_the · X

Ref. https://t.co/e62T4NOgpA

Aug 4, 2023 · 5 likes · 7,269 followers View post →
Dilophosaurus Research Feed
@dilophofacts · X

Forelimb of Dilophosaurus diagrammed in hypothesized resting posture (keep an eye on the paleoanatomic description). Source: Senter et. al. (2015). PDF: https://t.co/x2EptXpE7g https://t.co/qdoInvzk5R

Aug 15, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 860 followers View post →
Ausarchosaur
@ausarchosaur.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ftr dinosaur shoulder blades were likely mobile:

Mar 9, 2025 · 4 likes View post →
Darren Naish
@TetZoo · X

RT @Tomozaurus: @TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the…

Oct 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 52,344 followers View post →
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@PalaeoJules · X

RT @Tomozaurus: @TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the…

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Ausarchosaur
@ausarchosaur.bsky.social · Bluesky

Ftr dinosaur shoulder blades were likely mobile:

Mar 9, 2025 · 4 likes View post →
Ausarchosaur is counting the days til PhP Ice Age
@ausar_the · X

Ref. https://t.co/e62T4NOgpA

Aug 4, 2023 · 5 likes · 7,269 followers View post →
Julianne Kiely - Commissions Open
@PalaeoJules · X

RT @Tomozaurus: @TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the…

Oct 6, 2021 · 4 shares · 3,642 followers View post →
SirFowlman
@SirFowlman · X

RT @Tomozaurus: @TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the…

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Darren Naish
@TetZoo · X

RT @Tomozaurus: @TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the…

Oct 5, 2021 · 4 shares · 52,344 followers View post →
Tom Parker
@Tomozaurus · X

@TetZoo @DrOwenDavies @jimmadseni There _was_ that one Senter et al. study on this, and they came down on the side of "the dangle". Do I think their results are conclusive?

Oct 5, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 6,195 followers View post →
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Dino Chu
@Dino_Dobrowski · X

RT @dilophofacts: Forelimb of Dilophosaurus diagrammed in hypothesized resting posture (keep an eye on the paleoanatomic description). Sour…

Oct 1, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,099 followers View post →
ゴマホビー
@dinopianosaurus · X

RT @dilophofacts: Forelimb of Dilophosaurus diagrammed in hypothesized resting posture (keep an eye on the paleoanatomic description). Sour…

Aug 16, 2019 · 3 shares · 480 followers View post →
TaoideSionnach
@TaoideS · X

RT @dilophofacts: Forelimb of Dilophosaurus diagrammed in hypothesized resting posture (keep an eye on the paleoanatomic description). Sour…

Aug 15, 2019 · 3 shares · 120 followers View post →
Dilophosaurus Research Feed
@dilophofacts · X

Forelimb of Dilophosaurus diagrammed in hypothesized resting posture (keep an eye on the paleoanatomic description). Source: Senter et. al. (2015). PDF: https://t.co/x2EptXpE7g https://t.co/qdoInvzk5R

Aug 15, 2019 · 4 likes · 3 shares · 860 followers View post →