Animal biomechanics: a new silent partner in the control of motion.
A new kind of passive force has been discovered in the joints of insects, one that is a large contributor to almost every leg motion, from posture to scratching to locomotion.
Department of Biological Sciences, The University of Bristol, Woodland Road, Bristol, BS8 1UG, UK. RScealai@gmail.com
Gregory P
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Sutton
D000818:Animals; D005121:Extremities / Q000502:physiology*; D007313:Insecta / Q000502:physiology*; D008124:Locomotion / Q000502:physiology*