Biomechanics: running over uneven terrain is a no-brainer.
When runners encounter a sudden bump in the road, they rapidly adjust leg mechanics to keep from falling. New evidence suggests that they may be able to do this without help from the brain.
Daley
Monica A
MA
The Royal Veterinary College, Hawkshead Lane, North Mymms, Hatfield, Hertfordshire AL9 7TA, UK. mdaley@rvc.ac.uk
D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D001921:Brain / Q000502:physiology; D005684:Gait / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000502:physiology; D012420:Running / Q000502:physiology*; D013499:Surface Properties