Three Characteristics of Cheetah Galloping Improve Running Performance Through Spinal Movement: A Modeling Study
Cheetahs are the fastest land animal. Their galloping shows three characteristics: small vertical movement of their center of mass, small whole-body pitching movement, and large spine bending movement. We hypothesize that these characteristics lead to enhanced gait performance in cheetahs, including...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022
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