Terrain Adaptability Mechanism of Large Ruminants’ Feet on the Kinematics View
Joint Authors
Source
Applied Bionics and Biomechanics
Issue
Vol. 2015, Issue 2015 (31 Dec. 2015), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2015-12-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ruminants live in various parts of land.
Similar cloven hooves assist ruminants in adapting to different ground environment during locomotion.
This paper analyzes the general terrain adaptability of the feet of ruminants using kinematics of the equivalent mechanism model based on screw theory.
Cloven hooves could adjust attitude by changing relative positions between two digits in swing phase.
This function helps to choose better landing orientation.
“Grasping” or “holding” a rock or other object on the ground passively provides extra adhesion force in stance phase.
Ruminants could adjust the position of the metacarpophalangeal joint or metatarsophalangeal joint (MTP or MCP) with no relative motion between the tip of feet and the ground, which ensures the adhesion and dexterity in stance phase.
These functions are derived from an example from chamois’ feet and several assumptions, which are believed to demonstrate the foundation of adaptation of ruminants and ensure a stable and continuous movement.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Zhang, Qun& Ding, Xilun& Xu, Kun. 2015. Terrain Adaptability Mechanism of Large Ruminants’ Feet on the Kinematics View. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics،Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052166
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Zhang, Qun…[et al.]. Terrain Adaptability Mechanism of Large Ruminants’ Feet on the Kinematics View. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics No. 2015 (2015), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Zhang, Qun& Ding, Xilun& Xu, Kun. Terrain Adaptability Mechanism of Large Ruminants’ Feet on the Kinematics View. Applied Bionics and Biomechanics. 2015. Vol. 2015, no. 2015, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1052166
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1052166