carnivore adaptations

• what is the primary function of a carnivores teeth


  for catching and killing prey ,cutting or crushing bones and for tearing meat
• where are incisors located on carnivors


  the front of the mouth
• where are canines located on carnivores


  these are the fang like teeth towards the front just behind the incisors
• Where are the carnassial teeth located?

  
• what is the function of the small sharp incisors


  to grip and tear flesh from bone
• what is the function of the large curved canines


  to seize and hold on to prey
• what is the function of the premolars/molars


  cutting and crushing food
• what is the function of the carnassials


  slide past each other like blades and crush bone
• what is the function of the vertical jaw movement


  so jaw can open widely and cannot be dislocated wen a prey is struggling in its grip