Postural adaptations may contribute to the unique locomotor energetics seen in hopping kangaroos
Lauren Thornton, Taylor Dick, John R Hutchinson, Glen A Lichtwark, Craig P McGowan, Jonas Rubenson, Alexis Wiktorowicz-Conroy, Christofer J Clemente
This study uses a 3D musculoskeletal model to analyze how hindlimb posture affects tendon stress and energy storage in hopping kangaroos, revealing posture-mediated elastic energy savings.
bioRxiv · Feb 5, 2024Zoology