Plasticity of the gastrocnemius elastic system in response to decreased work and power demand during growth
S. cox, A. DeBoef, K. Katugam, M. Q. Salzano, S. Piazza, J. Rubenson
This study examines how restricting jumping activity in growing guinea fowl affects the morphology and function of their gastrocnemius elastic system, finding no significant adaptations in system components despite reduced performance.
bioRxiv · Apr 12, 2021Physiology