Monday, 18 July 2022

hyoid - it's a Y

The interesting Y shape that is the woodpecker's tongue. It's not as simple as the Y shape, but nevertheless. I like how it ties in, and informs my woodpecker element further in this work.

Research:


 

Woodpecker skull biomechanics (illustrated)

Structural analysis of the tongue of a woodpecker (and domestic chicken)

Woodpecker tongue from above

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