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The role of tendon elasticity in hopping in a wallaby (Macropus rufogriseus)
Abstract
The elastic properties of the major tendons of wallaby feet have been investigated in dynamic tensile tests at a frequency close to normal hopping frequencies. In addition, bending tests have been performed on the intertarsal and tarso‐metatarsal joints. The data are used to calculate the strain energy stored temporarily in the tendons and ligaments of the legs during a typical hopping stride. The contribution made by stored strain energy to the work required for hopping is assessed.
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- Authors
- Ker, R. F., Dimery, N. J., & Alexander, R. M.
- Venue
- Journal of Zoology
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Published
- 1986-03
- Volume
- 208
- Issue
- 3
- Pages
- 417-428
- ISSN
- 0952-8369 (ISSN-L)
- 1469-7998
- OpenAlex
- W2055400683
- Cited by
- 186
- References
- 0
- FWCI
- 3.05
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
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