“The frontal forms a complex interdigitate joint with the postorbital from the dorsal rim of the orbit to the supratemporal fenestra.”

“The maxilla and lacrimal meet on the dorsal rim of this fenestra in a tight, complex suture.”

“The fenestra and the coronoid process provide additional surface area for muscle attachment at this critical site.”

“The capitate processes are small and visible through the supratemporal fenestrae dorsally, fitting within fossae in the postorbitals.”

“The two supratemporal fenestrae begin to close, getting smaller, sometimes asymmetrically.”

“The large post-temporal fenestrae of turtles allow the jaw musculature to expand beyond the confines of the adductor chamber.”