breed use and conformation Flashcards
1
Q
what two things increase speed?
A
- stride length
- stride rate
2
Q
what is a stride
A
one cycle of limb movement at a particular gait
3
Q
how do you increase stride length?
A
- increase limb length
- truck flexion/extension
4
Q
how do you increase stride rate?
A
-reduce limb mass, especially distally
5
Q
how do carnivores achieve their speed?
A
through flexible spines
6
Q
as size increases, surface area increases by a power of:
A
2
7
Q
as size increases, volume increases by a power of:
A
3
8
Q
what is chondrodystrophy?
A
- cartilage defect
- premature closure of appendicular physes
- premature degenerate of IV disks
9
Q
where is a dog’s center of gravity?
A
mid-chest level, behind scapula
