Musculoskeletal modelling of an ostrich (Struthio camelus) pelvic limb: influence of limb orientation on muscular capacity during locomotion

We developed a three-dimensional, biomechanical computer model of the 36 major pelvic limb muscle groups in an ostrich (Struthio camelus) to investigate muscle function in this, the largest of extant birds and model organism for many studies of locomotor mechanics, body size, anatomy and evolution....

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Published in:	PeerJ
Main Authors:	John R. Hutchinson, Jeffery W. Rankin, Jonas Rubenson, Kate H. Rosenbluth, Robert A. Siston, Scott L. Delp
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	PeerJ Inc. 2015-06-01
Subjects:	Paleognathae Ratite Moment arm Gait Biomechanics Posture
Online Access:	https://peerj.com/articles/1001.pdf