Re: Ornithischian vs saurischian hips

[Dann Pigdon <dannj@alphalink.com.au>]

Pedro Andrade writes: 

> > Jason wrote:
> > I suppose the most obvious question to ask next is
> > what function did the retroverted pubis in
> > dromaeosaurs serve?  
>
> Didn't think of it, but would like to know that as
> well, while we're at it.

It may be related to the de-coupling of the tail musculature from the hind 
limbs in those lineages. 

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Dann Pigdon
GIS / Archaeologist              geocities.com/dannsdinosaurs
Melbourne, Australia             heretichides.soffiles.com
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