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A catapult action for rapid limb protraction

Alan M. Wilson (), Johanna C. Watson and Glen A. Lichtwark
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Alan M. Wilson: Structure and Motion Laboratory, The Royal Veterinary College
Johanna C. Watson: Structure and Motion Laboratory, The Royal Veterinary College
Glen A. Lichtwark: Institute of Human Performance, University College London

Nature, 2003, vol. 421, issue 6918, 35-36

Abstract: Energy bursts from a horse's elastic biceps muscles provide power for a flat-out gallop.

Date: 2003
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