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William L. Hylander

William L. Hylander, Professor of Biological Anthropology & Anatomy

Contact Info:
272 Sands Bldg
+1 919 684 5782, +1 919 684 4124
hylan001@mc.duke.edu
Education:
  • M.D., Duke University School of Medicine, 1976
  • Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1972
  • D.D.S., University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1963

Representative Publications   (More Publications)

  1. "Hylander, W.L., Wall, C.E., Vinyard, C.J., Ross, C.F., Ravosa, M.J., and K.R. Johnson.  Jaw Adductor Force and Symphyseal Fusion.  In: Shaping Primate Evolution, F. Anapol, R. German and N. Jablonski (eds).  Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK (in press).." ().
  2. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. 1994. Jaw muscle function and wishboning of the mandible during mastication in macaques and baboons. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 94:523-547.." ().
  3. W.L. Hylander. "The adaptive significance of eskimo craniofacial morphology." Orofacial Growth and Development. Ed. A.A. Dahlberg and T.M. Graber Mouton, 1977
  4. "Hylander, W.L., Wall, C.E., Vinyard, C.J., Ross, C.F., Ravosa, M.J., and K.R. Johnson.  Temporalis function in nonhuman anthropoids and strepsirrhines: An EMG study. (Amer. J. Phys. Anthrop., submitted).." ().
  5. "Hylander, W.L., K.R. Johnson and A.W. Crompton. 1992. Muscle force recruitment and biomechanical modeling: An analysis of masseter muscle function in Macaca fascicularis. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 88:365-387.." ().
  6. W.L. Hylander. "Mandibular function and biomechanical stress and scaling." American Zoologist 25 (1985): 315-330.
  7. "Vinyard, C.J., Ravosa, M.J., Wall, C.E., Williams, S.H., Johnson, K.R., and W.L. Hylander.  Functinal Morphology of the Primate Masticatory Apparatus and the Origin of Primates.  In Ravosa, M.J. and M. Dagosto (eds).  Primate Origins and Adaptations: A Multidisciplinary Perspective.  Kluwer Press: New York (in press).." ().
  8. "Hylander, W.L., K.R. Johnson and A.W. Crompton. 1987. Loading patterns and jaw movements during mastication in Macaca fascicularis: A bone-strain, electromyographic, and cineradiographic analysis. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 72:287-314.." ().
  9. with K.R. Johnson and A.W. Crompton. "Loading patterns and jaw movements during mastication in Macaca fascicularis: A bone-strain, electromyographic, and cineradiographic analysis." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 72 (1987).
  10. "Hylander, W. L. and K.R. Johnson.  Functional morphology and in vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates.  In: Reconstructing Behavior in the Primate Fossil Record.  M. Plavcan, W. Jungers, R. Kay and C. van Schaik (eds.). Plenum Press, New York, pp 43-72.." ().
  11. with K.R. Johnson. "In vivo bone strain patterns in the zygomatic arch of macaques and the significance of these patterns for functional interpretations of craniofacial form." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 102 (1997): 203-232.
  12. "Hylander, W.L. 1985. Mandibular function and biomechanical stress and scaling. Am. Zoologist 25:315-330.." ().
  13. "Schmitt, D., Churchill, S.E. and W.L. Hylander. Experimental evidence concerning spear use in Neandertals and early modern humans. J. Arch. Sci., 30:103-114.." ().
  14. with K.R. Johnson. "Jaw muscle function and wishboning of the mandible during mastication in macaques and baboons." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 94 (1994): 523-547.
  15. "Hylander, W.L. The adaptive significance of eskimo craniofacial morphology. 1977. In: Orofacial Growth and Development, A.A. Dahlberg and T.M. Graber (eds.), Mouton.." ().
  16. "Vinyard, C.J., Wall, C.E., Williams, S.H. and W.L. Hylander.  Comparative functional analysis of skull morphology of tree-gouging primates (Amer. J. Phys. Anthrop., in press).." ().
  17. with W.L., Ravosa, M.J., Ross, C.F., and K.R. Johnson. "Mandibular corpus strain in Primates: Further evidence for a functional link between symphyseal fusion and jaw-adductor muscle force." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 107 (1998): 257-271.
  18. "Vinyard, C.J., Williams, S.H., Wall, C.E., Johnson, K.R., and W.L. Hylander. ∏Jaw-muscle electromyography during chewing in Belanger's treeshrews (Tupaia belangeri).  (Amer. J. Phys. Anthrop., submitted)." ().
  19. Ravosa, M.J., Johnson, K.R., and W.L. Hylander. "Strain in the galago facial skull." Journal of Morphology 245 (2000): 51-66.
  20. "Wall, C.E., Vinyard, C.J., Johnson, K.R., Willaims, S.H., and W.L. Hylander.  A preliminary study of phase II occlusal movements during chewing in Papio.  (Amer. J. Phys. Anthrop., submitted)." ().
  21. with Ravosa, M.J., Ross, C.F., Wall, C.E., and K.R. Johnson. "Symphyseal fusion and jaw-adductor muscle force: An EMG study." American Journal of Physical Anthropology 112 (2000): 469-492.
  22. "Daegling, D.J. and W.L. Hylander. 1998. Biomechanics of torsion in the human mandible. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 105:73-87.." ().
  23. "Daegling, D.J. and W.L. Hylander. Submitted. Experimental observation, theoretical models and biomechanical inference in the study of mandibular form. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop.." ().
  24. "Dechow, P.C. and W.L. Hylander. Elastic properties and masticatory bone stress in the macaque mandible. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop.." ().
  25. "Hamrick, M.W., Churchill, S.E., Schmitt, D. and W.L. Hylander. 1998. Tool use in Homo and Australopithecus. J. Hum. Evol. 34:123-136.." ().
  26. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. In press. Functional morphology and in vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates. In: Reconstructing Behavior in the Primate Fossil Record, M. Plavcan, W. Jungers, R.F. Kay and C. van Schaik (eds.), Plenum Press, New York.." ().
  27. "Hylander, W.L., Ravos, M.J., Ross, C.F., Wall, C.E. and K.R. Johnson. Submitted. Symphyseal fusion and jaw-adductor muscle force: An EMG study. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop.." ().
  28. "Hylander, W.L., Ravosa, M.J., Ross, C.F. and K.R. Johnson. 1998. Mandibular corpus strain in Primates: Further evidence for a functional link between symphyseal fusion and jaw-adductor muscle force. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 107:257-271.." ().
  29. "Ross, C.F. and W.L. Hylander. Submitted. Electromyography of the anterior temporalis and masseter muscles of owl monkeys (Aotus trivirgatus) and the function of the postorbital septum. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop.." ().
  30. "Daegling, D.J and W.L. Hylander. Occlusal forces and mandibular bone strain: Is the primate jaw overdesigned? J. Human Evol., 1997.." ().
  31. "Hylander, W. L. Functional anatomy of the masticatory apparatus. In: Clark's Clinical Dentistry, J. Hardin (ed.), 1997.." ().
  32. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. In vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates. In: Occlusion: Science and Practice. C. McNeill, A. Hannam, and D. Hatcher (eds)., 1997, pp 165-178. Quintessence Publishing Co., Chicago.." ().
  33. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. In vivo bone strain patterns in the zygomatic arch of macaques and the significance of these patterns for functional interpretations of craniofacial form. Amer. J. Phys. Anthrop., 1997, 120: 203-232.." ().
  34. "Bouvier, M. and W.L. Hylander. Strain gradients, age, and levels of modeling and remodeling in the facial bones of Macaca fascicularis. In: The Biological Mechanisms of Tooth Movement and Craniofacial Adaptation, Z. Davidovitch and L.A. Norton (eds.), 1996, pp. 407-412, Harvard Society for the Advancement of Orthodontics, Boston, MA.." ().
  35. "Bouvier, M. and W.L. Hylander. The function of secondary osteonal bone: mechanical or metabolic? Arch. Oral Biol., 1996 (In press).." ().
  36. "Daegling, D.J. and W.L. Hylander. Biomechanics of torsion in the human mandible. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop., 1996 (In review).." ().
  37. "Daegling, D.J. and W.L. Hylander. Influence of the periodontium on strain distribution in human mandible. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop., 1996 (In review).." ().
  38. "Hamrick, M.W., Churchill, S.E., Schmitt, D. and W.L. Hylander. Tool use in Homo and Australopithecus. Science, 1996 (In review).." ().
  39. "Hylander, W.L. Functional anatomy of the masticatory apparatus. In: Clark's Clinical Dentistry, J. Hardin (ed.), 1996 (In press).." ().
  40. "Hylander, W.L. and J. T. Mayhall. Albert Dahlbert (1908-1993). Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 99:627-633, 1996.." ().
  41. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. Functional morphology and in vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates. In: Reconstructing Behavior in the Primate Fossil Record, M. Plavcan, W. Junger, R. Kay and C. van Schaik (eds.), Plenum Press, NY, 1996 (In review).." ().
  42. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. In vivo bone strain patterns in the craniofacial region of primates. In: Occlusion: Science and Practice, C. McNeill, A. Hannam, and D. Hatcher (eds.), Quintessence, 1996 (In press).." ().
  43. "Hylander, W.L., and K.R. Johnson. In vivo bone strain patterns in the zygomatic arch of macaques and the significance of these patterns for functional interpretations of craniofacial form. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop., 1996, In press.." ().
  44. "Ross, C. and W.L. Hylander. In vivo and in vitro bone strain in owl monkey circumorbital region and the function of the postorbital septum. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 101:183-216, 1996.." ().
  45. "Hylander, W.L. Memories: generosity, respect and a final meeting. Dent. Anthrop. 8:13, 1994.." ().
  46. "Mayhall, J.T. and W.L. Hylander. 1995, pp. XV-XVII Albert Dahlberg (1908-1993). In: Aspects of Dental Biology: Palaeontology, Anthropology, and Evolution. J. Moggi-Cecchi (ed.), Angelo Pontecorboli, Florence.." ().
  47. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. Jaw muscle function and wishboning of the mandible during mastication in macaques and baboons. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 94:523-547, 1994.." ().
  48. "Ravosa, M.J. and W.L. Hylander. Function and fusion of the mandibular symphysis in primates: stiffness or strength? 1994, pp. 447-468. In: Anthropoid Origins, J.G. Fleagle and R.F. Kay (eds), Plenum Press, New York.." ().
  49. "Hylander, W.L. and K.R. Johnson. Modelling relative masseter force from surface electromyograms during mastication in non-human primates. Arch. Oral Biol. 38:233-240, 1993.." ().
  50. "Ravosa, M.J. and W.L. Hylander. Functional significance of an ossified mandibular symphysis: A reply. Am. J. Phys. Anthrop. 90:509-512, 1993.." ().