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In C3-C7 the orientation of zygapophyses, the saddle-shape of vertebral body surfaces, and the imbrication of transverse processes suggest that the neck was more capable of dorsiflexion than lateral rotation.— PLoS ONE Alerts: New Articles
Focusing on the ankle joint, he determined the angle of "dorsiflexion" - the degree to which the ankle rotates to point the toes upwards.— Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World Telegraph
The research showed that dorsiflexion is far more extreme in chimps than humans.— Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World Telegraph
To assist dorsiflexion, the bottom of the chimpanzee tibia - the larger of the two bones in the lower leg - is shaped in a certain way where it joins the ankle.— Latest News Breaking News and Current News from the UK and World Telegraph
After analysing the skeletal motion of chimpanzees Dr DeSilva found the angle of dorsiflexion

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