ZoologyJournal of Theoretical BiologyPeer-reviewed
Rules of nature's Formula Run: Muscle mechanics during late stance is the key to explaining maximum running speed
M. Guenther, R. Rockenfeller, T. Weihmann…·S. Schmitt
This paper proposes a biomechanical model to explain the allometry of maximum legged running speed, identifying muscle inertia as a key factor limiting speed in large animals.
DOI 10.1016/j.jtbi.2021.110714