Locomotion Flashcards

1
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Define ‘locomotion’

A

behavior that most dictates morphology and physiology of an animal

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2
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State the function of the locomotor system (3)

A

”- Support body mass

  • Move centre of mass (COM)
  • Move limbs”
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3
Q

State the advantages of being a quadraped (2)

A

”- large base of support

- possible to have separate functions for the forelimb & hindlimb”

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4
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State an advantage of being a biped

A

thoracic limb is free for other functions (e.g flight)

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5
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State the relationship b/n body mass & muscle force

A

Body mass ↑ = muscle force ↓

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6
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Types of locomotor

A

Unguligrade, Digitigrade, Plantigrade

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7
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Muscles will vary depending on ____ (5)

A

“-size and morphology

  • internal architecture - depending on where they pull
  • muscle attachment
  • fibre type
  • muscle firing patterns”
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8
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What are the functions of tendons (3)

A

“-springs

  • catapults (increases speed)
  • control”
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9
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Unguligrade

A

standing on its tiptoe

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10
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Digitigrade

A

all digits are in contact with floor

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11
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Plantigrade

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entire distal limb is in contact with floor

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