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Re: Velociraptor Question



Thomas Holtz writes:

> "hyperflexion"

Velociraptors' toes had the ability to move over a wide arc as you say,
Tom, but wouldn't the method of use more likely be similar to that of a
cat, which extends its claws to the limit and then relies on the larger
muscles of the leg for the strength to do the actual slashing?

-dick

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