| Primate quadrupedalism: how and why does it differ from that of typical quadrupeds? | |
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PMID: 2692779 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Primate quadrupedalism has been reported to differ from that of typical mammals in a variety of features, the most discussed of which is footfall patterns. All prior explanations for this disparity have been based on morphological differences between primates and nonprimates. This paper questions the adequacy of the current and generally accepted explanation for these locomotor differences, which is based upon hypothesized differences in the location of the center of gravity. Additionally, it is suggested here that neurological factors rather than morphological ones primarily explain the unique attributes of primate quadrupedalism. |
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Authors:
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J A Vilensky |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Brain, behavior and evolution Volume: 34 ISSN: 0006-8977 ISO Abbreviation: Brain Behav. Evol. Publication Date: 1989 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1990-03-08 Completed Date: 1990-03-08 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0151620 Medline TA: Brain Behav Evol Country: SWITZERLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 357-64 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Anatomy, Indiana University School of Medicine, Fort Wayne. |
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Animals Electromyography Evolution* Gait / physiology* Locomotion / physiology* Muscles / innervation* Nervous System Physiological Phenomena* Primates / physiology* Species Specificity* |
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