The spotted hyena can generate enough force with its jaws to crush bone. Which of the following is NOT a possible explanation for their high bite force, relative to other carnivores? The jaw musculature is much larger compared to other carnivores (greater in-force) The hyena jaw is shorter, increasing the out-lever arm The hyena places the bone under a specialized tooth (circled), which effectively decreases the out-lever arm length The jaw muscle of the hyena inserts further from the articulation point with the skull, effectively increasingly the in-lever arm  Further, which of the following does NOT represent an adaptation to absorb and withstand high forces? Spongy bone Incorporation of minerals and proteins into the biological material experiencing the force Arrangement of fibers in parallel 3D structures Fusion of small bones

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