Lecture 13: Locomotion II

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Bipedal hopping

Locomotion using only hindlimbs.

<p>Locomotion using only hindlimbs.</p>
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Cannon bone

Fused metacarpals or metatarsals.

<p>Fused metacarpals or metatarsals.</p>
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Cursorial

Adapted for running.

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Cursorial-saltatorial locomotion or quadrupedal jumping

Quadrupedal saltation/leaping.

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Epipodal

Second long bone(s) of the limb (radius/ulna, tibia/fibula)

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Fast-twitch fibers

Muscle fibers specialized for rapid contraction & locomotion.

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Fossorial

Adapted for digging & burrowing.

<p>Adapted for digging &amp; burrowing.</p>
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Gliding

Aerial locomotion using patagium to move between surfaces.

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Graviportal

Locomotion of very large mammals; slow, heavy-footed, characterized by pillar-like legs positioned directly under the body and short, robust limb segments.

<p>Locomotion of very large mammals; slow, heavy-footed, characterized by pillar-like legs positioned directly under the body and short, robust limb segments.</p>
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Patagium

Skin membranae stretched between limbs and/or tail used for gliding or flight

<p>Skin membranae stretched between limbs and/or tail used for gliding or flight</p>
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Propodial

First long bone of the limb attached to the body (humerus, femur)

<p>First long bone of the limb attached to the body (humerus, femur)</p>
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Saltatorial

Adapted for jumping; may be quadrupedal or bipedal.

<p>Adapted for jumping; may be quadrupedal or bipedal.</p>
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Scansorial

Adapted for climbing.

<p>Adapted for climbing.</p>
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Spinal flexion.

Bending of vertebral column.