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| Some ideas on larger herbivore types. That cervical curve is really going to dip if we make a character with those distinctive rounded shoulders with a neck in a 'stoop'. The nuchal ligaments are going to have to act like a crane arm to help stop that neck collapsing - it's rather unstable. So I've also highlighted some context as to large stabilising muscle shapes of the neck. I think this would really limit head rotation. Also the cervical vertebra in this configuration would have to be bulkier to take the stress of the lateral rotation. Great video on cervical spine rotation. |
Anatomy perspectives on anthropomorphic creature design
The difference between the carnivores and herbivores is quite distinct, and a disadvantage for the herbivores. Easily sneaked up upon from behind! As valid and as likely these illustrations are might there be a possibility to counteract this problem?
ReplyDeleteI think these last two posts illustrate best what make your anthros SO interesting; the amount of thought and work you put into all this. Your stuff is different, striking and utterly yours because of all this work. Well done and thanks for sharing it with us!
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