Meeting Abstract 25.10  Jan. 5  The Gross Morphology and Fiber Architecture of the Melon in Bottlenose Dolphins, Tursiops truncatus HARPER, C/J*; MCLELLAN, W/A; ROMMEL, S/A; DILLAMAN, R/M; GAY, D/M; PABST, D/A; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington; UNC Wilmington cjh8891@uncw.edu The melon is a uniquely derived lipid structure located in the odontocete forehead […]

Meeting Abstract 25.4  Jan. 5  The Effect of Blade Design on Fracture Toughness in Biological Materials ANDERSON, Philip S. L.; Univ. of Chicago andersps@uchicago.edu Dental structures capture, retain and fragment food for ingestion. The morphology of gnathostome dentition should be viewed in light of the material properties of the prey. Animal muscle and skin are tough materials […]

Meeting Abstract 25.6  Jan. 5  The Cellular-Hydrostat Network Model of the Notochord of the Atlantic hagfish, Myxine glutinosa COMBIE, K*; ENGEL, G; KOOB, T; LONG, J; Vassar College; Vassar College; Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory; Vassar College kecombie@vassar.edu We hypothesized that the adult hagfish notochord’s network of interconnected, vacuolated cells compartmentalizes and pressurizes fluid intracellularly, creating elastic-solid […]

Meeting Abstract 25.7  Jan. 5  Structural properties of shark vertebrae: the functional contribution of mineral in mineralized cartilage PORTER, ME*; KOOB, TJ; Univ. of California, Irvine; Univ. of South Florida porterm@uci.edu Mineral content is an important predictor of material properties in bone. Altering mineral content of bone can have dramatic effects on stiffness (the material�s ability to […]

Meeting Abstract 25.11  Jan. 5  Gluing with an iron fist: crosslinking in molluscan adhesive gels SMITH, A.M.*; WERNEKE, S.W.; SWANN, C.; FARQUHARSON, L.A.; HAMILTON, K.S.; Ithaca College; Ithaca College; Ithaca College; Ithaca College; Ithaca College asmith@ithaca.edu Many gastropod molluscs produce strong adhesion with soft, dilute gels. A major question is how such gels can become powerful adhesives. […]

Meeting Abstract 25.9  Jan. 5  Freeze-Thaw Treatment Alters Articular Cartilage Dynamic Behaviour SZARKO, M.J.**; BERTRAM, J.E.A.; University of Calgary; University of Calgary mjszarko@ucalgary.ca Recent development of new procedures aiming to combat osteoarthritis has placed an importance on articular cartilage for tissue transplant. The general assumption of freezing not altering the mechanical properties of cartilage has caused many […]

Meeting Abstract 25.2  Jan. 5  Finite element modeling of head butting in the goat (Capra hircus) FARKE, A.A.; Stony Brook University, New York afarke@ic.sunysb.edu Although cranial sinuses are often perceived to be functionless spaces within the skull, the locations and sizes of these sinuses may have important functional consequences. For example, large sinuses may reduce overall skull […]

Meeting Abstract 25.8  Jan. 5  Building Biomimetic Backbones: Modeling Axial Skeleton Morphospace BANTILAN, K*; COMBIE, K; SCHAEFER, J; PRINGLE, D; LONG, J; KOOB, J; Vassar College; Vassar College; University of California, Irvine; Shriners Hospital; Vassar College; Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory kubantilan@vassar.edu In order to understand the mechanical design of backbones, we seek to build artificial axial […]

Meeting Abstract 25.3  Jan. 5  Biology Meets Engineering: Finite Element Analysis of Selachian Teeth WHITENACK, L.B.*; SIMKINS, D.C.; MOTTA, P.J.; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL; Univ. of South Florida, Tampa, FL whitenac@mail.usf.edu Applying engineering principles to biological studies can reveal novel functional insights into performance and evolution. This study explores […]

Meeting Abstract 25.1  Jan. 5  A New Engineering Tool for �What-If� Finite Element Analysis In Biology SIMKINS, D.C.*; WHITENACK, L.B.; MOTTA, P.J.; University of South Florida; University of South Florida; University of South Florida dsimkins@eng.usf.edu Finite element analysis is a common analytical tool in engineering and is seeing increased usage in biology. Often, the only geometry information […]