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15 Cards in this Set
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Name the three types of general gait? Note examples of these gates also.
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1- Symmetrical Gate- movements of the sides mirror each other eg. walk, trot, pace
2- Asymmetrical Gate- movements of the two side are different eg. canter, gallop 3-Natural Gate- gate that is natural to a certain breed |
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Carnivore or Herbivore:
Require limb flexibility |
Carnivore- require limb flexibility to catch and manipulate prey
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Carnivore or Herbivore:
Obtain stride length from trunk flexion and extension which is very energy dependent |
Carnivores
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Carnivore or Herbivore:
Evolved ligaments that allow for standing with little energy loss |
Herbivores
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Carnivore or Herbivore:
Evolved joint linkage and effective means of mechanical energy loss. Allows for efficient fleeing. |
Herbivores
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The #1 cause of all sport injury is?
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fatigue
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How many muscle does it take to move a horse?
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It takes every muscle in its body to acquire proper locomotion
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Where does the cycle of movement begin?
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in the hind quarters
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The _____ the leg reaches, the longer the _______ and the greater the _________ power
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farther
stride pushing |
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Explain the walking gate
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1st beat- right hind
2nd beat- right fore leg 4 2 3rd beat- left hind 3 1 4th beat- left fore |
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How much % energy is required for movement by muscular action?
What is the remain % for? |
30-40% for required movement
60-70% for conservation of energy |
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Explain the Trot gate
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1st beat- right fore/left hind
2nd beat- left fore/right right hind 1 2 2 1 |
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What is the difference between the trot and the walk?
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The trot involves the increase in vertical movements of the joint
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Dogs with short body length and long legs have difficulty trotting. Which tech do they often do?
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Crabbing is a method where the back legs pass to the side of the fore feet.
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Explain the Canter gate with a right-lead canter
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1st beat- left hind leg
2nd beat- right hind/left fore 3rd beat- right fore leg 2 3 1 2 |
