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Quadrupedal Mechanics - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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:::::'''Fig 8.9 The contribution of a longheaded muscle to the standing jump of the cat'''
:::::'''Fig 8.9 The contribution of a longheaded muscle to the standing jump of the cat'''
:::::The semitendinosus muscle (dashed outline) has the same length when the hindlimb is in the fully flexed position as it does with the limb in the fully extended position. :::::This muscle therefore assists hip extension without changing from its optimal length. It is able to do this only by the counteractive action of stifle extensors.
:::::The semitendinosus muscle (dashed outline) has the same length when the hindlimb is in the fully flexed position as it does with the limb in the fully extended position. This muscle therefore assists hip extension without changing from its optimal length. It is able to do this only by the counteractive action of stifle extensors.
==='''“Antagonism” and “Counter activity”'''===
==='''“Antagonism” and “Counter activity”'''===