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

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

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

Tendon masses are in grams, lengths and moment arms are in millimeters, cross-sectional areas are in square millimeters

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