• DOI:10.1016/j.resp.2006.06.003
Corpus ID: 16841094

Functional morphology and evolution of aspiration breathing in tetrapods

@article{Brainerd2006FunctionalMA,
  title={Functional morphology and evolution of aspiration breathing in tetrapods},
  author={E. Brainerd and T. Owerkowicz},
  journal={Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology},
  year={2006},
  volume={154},
  pages={73-88}
}

E. Brainerd, T. Owerkowicz

Published 2006

Biology, Medicine

Respiratory Physiology & Neurobiology

In the evolution of aspiration breathing, the responsibility for lung ventilation gradually shifted from the hyobranchial to the axial musculoskeletal system, with axial muscles taking over exhalation first, at the base of Tetrapoda, and then inhalation as well at the base of Amniota. This shift from hyobranchial to axial breathing freed the tongue and head to adapt to more diverse feeding styles, but generated a mechanical conflict between costal ventilation and high-speed locomotion. Some… CONTINUE READING

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