Postural adaptations may contribute to the unique locomotor energetics seen in hopping kangaroos
L. H. Thornton, T. Dick, J. R. Hutchinson, G. A. Lichtwark, C. P. McGowan, J. Rubenson, A. Wiktorowicz-Conroy, C. 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