animal locomotion (biomechanics)

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define biomechanics

the study of mechanical laws relating to movement or structure of living organisms

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define locomotion

active travel from place to place

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Define the coefficient of friction (grip)

the amount of friction between two surfaces

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define digitigrade

walking on toes, heels not touching the ground

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define plantigrade

walking on soles of feet

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define unguligrade

walking on hooves

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role of nervous system

commands muscular system 

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role of muscular system

exerts force - movement

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role of skeletal system

firm structure that muscular force works against

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what anatomical feature would enable greater propulsion (moving forward)

more angular limbs

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when is center of mass (COM) at its heights point during a walking gait

at mid stance

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when is center of mass (COM) at its lowest point during a running (e.g. trotting) gait

at mid stance

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which anatomical structure stores energy and when is it released

the tendons, released when it relaxes