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Table 2 Morphometric data for hindlimb tendons geometrically scaled for a jerboa of mass 62.72 g

From: Vertical leaping mechanics of the Lesser Egyptian Jerboa reveal specialization for maneuverability rather than elastic energy storage

Tendon Mass Length CSA Flexor moment arm Extensor moment arm
Plantaris 0.006 46.688 0.119 1.900 -
Digital Flexor 0.014 47.050 0.271 1.900 -
Achilles 0.017 19.906 0.784 - 4.820
  1. Tendon masses are in grams, lengths and moment arms are in millimeters, cross-sectional areas are in square millimeters
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Frontiers in Zoology

ISSN: 1742-9994