Location
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Start Date
3-8-2010 9:00 AM
End Date
3-8-2010 12:00 PM
Description
Each limb of the limb joints of a quadruped is used differently during locomotion, and it is necessary to recognize the mechanical role each plays. The effects of the ground reaction force on the ankle, knee, and hip joints of Hartley albino guinea pigs were studied in uphill, downhill, and level situations to determine the spring-like capacity of the muscle-tendon systems that act about the limb joints.
Keywords
Guinea pigs – Locomotion; Guinea pigs – Physiology; Joints; Musculoskeletal system; Muscles; Tendons
Disciplines
Animal Sciences | Kinesiology | Life Sciences
Language
English
The Effects of the ground reaction force on the muscle-tendon systems about Guinea Pig joints
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Each limb of the limb joints of a quadruped is used differently during locomotion, and it is necessary to recognize the mechanical role each plays. The effects of the ground reaction force on the ankle, knee, and hip joints of Hartley albino guinea pigs were studied in uphill, downhill, and level situations to determine the spring-like capacity of the muscle-tendon systems that act about the limb joints.
Comments
Poster research sponsored by NIH INBRE