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Liza J. Shapiro is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin specializing in primate evolution and functional morphology. Her research primarily focuses on the biomechanics of primate locomotion, utilizing quantitative and comparative analyses of musculoskeletal morphology in both extant and extinct primates. Dr. Shapiro’s work includes examining the functional anatomy of the vertebral musculoskeletal system in primates and how these adaptations impact locomotor behaviors such as quadrupedalism and leaping. She has published extensively on topics related to primate locomotion and the ecological phylogenetic influences affecting limb joint kinematics in wild primates. Her notable publications include investigations into locomotor mechanics, limb joint functionality, and the evolutionary significance of vertebral structures. Liza is also involved in teaching several courses related to Biological Anthropology and Primate Anatomy at the University.
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