Crocodile's jaw is easily held in a closed position. Explain.
I have found some infos...hope it's useful!
Crocodiles' jaws are geared towards chomping down. This gives the animals extreme biting power. But the muscles that open the jaw are relatively weak and can easily be held closed. This is also applicable to human.
Probable answers:-
1. The mouth-closing muscles (temporalis, medial pterygoid and messeter) are well-developed.
2. More muscles for closing the mouth (3) than the muscle for opening the mouth (1). More strength/tension? So easier to be held closed?
Guys, I just giving out my idea....I am not sure about the answer.
(Rose, I told you that I read something about crocodile but its not for crocodile jaw! In fact it about "crocodile tears"- Frey's Syndrome!)
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