249
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Quadrupedal Mechanics - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
Revision as of 09:23, 29 November 2013
, 09:23, 29 November 2013no edit summary
The half bound occurs when a spring is made using both hindlimbs together, but the animal lands on one forefoot before the other, as seen in rabbits and hares.
The half bound occurs when a spring is made using both hindlimbs together, but the animal lands on one forefoot before the other, as seen in rabbits and hares.
The running jump occurs in with a springing gallop during the stage of extended suspension (Fig. 10.11 d: 4th stage). In the horse, the jump is not part of a normal gallop.
The running jump occurs in with a springing gallop during the stage of extended suspension (Fig. 10.11 d: 4th stage). In the horse, the jump is not part of a normal gallop.
[[File:QMFig 10.14.png|thumb|'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse''']]
:::::'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse'''
:::::'''Fig 10.14 The running jump of a horse'''
The kinetic energy of the horse has been partly stored as elastic energy in the hindlimbs; this energy can subsequently be released to oppose gravity. The necessity for a concept of elasticity in quadrupedal mechanics cannot be overstated.
The kinetic energy of the horse has been partly stored as elastic energy in the hindlimbs; this energy can subsequently be released to oppose gravity. The necessity for a concept of elasticity in quadrupedal mechanics cannot be overstated.
[[Category:Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
[[Category:Musculoskeletal System - Anatomy & Physiology]]