The forelimbs, on the other hand, were used for movement due to the rotation of; the humerus, however, the femur was not able to rotate. Another unique feature of Hyperodapedon was the large eyes with sclerotic plates, which allowed for good sense of vision. They had large nasal capsules to sense smell.
The forelimbs served a different purpose from the humerus and femur; the former were used for movement, while the latter could not rotate. Another distinctive feature of Hyperodapedon included large eyes with sclerotic plates that improved vision. They had large nasal capsules to detect smells.