Dinosaur Anatomy

The size and shape of a dinosaur's head,Body,and legs help us to tell one dinosaur from another, and also tell us how the body parts were used. From the skeleton inside to scaly skin outside, each part of dinosaur helps build a picture of these amazing animals .

Body power:


The shoulder and pelvic muscles were crucial areas of power for light, fast runners as well as slow, heavy plodders.The largest dinosaurs were not always the mightiest.Some of smallest dinosaurs were powerful runners.

   

Fight males: stength and power were not always used to kill. Male dinosaurs may fought each other over females or to win or defend territory .

Beaten,and possibly bruised , the loser would need to move on to other hunting ground. 

Strong Muscles:

Centrosaurus needed powerful muscles to move itsheavy , bulky body. Muscles attached to the pelvis and shoulders puled and lifted strong legs. When running fast , Centrosaurus would have been difficult to stop in its tracks.

Ornitholestes:

Small and lightweight, Ornitholestes used much of its energy powering long legs when chasing small pray such as lizards and mammals.