September 1, 1973Journal of Morphology

The cat step cycle: Hind limb joint angles and muscle lengths during unrestrained locomotion

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11 adult cats for cinematographic analysis, 50 freshly dispatched cats, and 25 cadavers for lever arm…

Design

Preclinical

Authors

GGGeorge E. GoslowHarvard University RRRobert M. ReinkingUniversity of Arizona DSDouglas G. StuartBoeing (United States)

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Implication

Advances understanding of feline muscle mechanics in locomotion; leaves open translation to human gait or clinical applications.

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Population

11 adult cats for cinematographic analysis, 50 freshly dispatched cats, and 25 cadavers for lever arm measurements (small 1.5-2.5 Kg, intermediate 2.6-3.5 Kg, and large 3.6-4.5 Kg)

Intervention

Unrestrained walking, trotting, galloping, jumping, and landing movements

Outcome

Instantaneous angles of the lower spine, hip, knee, ankle, and metatarsophalangeal joints, and instantaneous lengths of select hind limb muscles

This biomechanical analysis of cat locomotion provides detailed insights into the mechanical properties of muscle stretch and shortening cycles, highlighting the preprogrammed neural control required for stepping.

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Goslow et al. (1973) studied this question.

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