Time Constraints for Inter-Limb Co-Ordination in the Cat During Unrestrained Locomotion

摘要: Unrestrained walking, trotting and galloping by adult cats is analyzed cinematographically. Classical models, which have previously characterized quadrupedal gait “idealized” footfall formulas support durations, can be revised from the present data to specifically describe cat locomotion. The number of limbs supporting body weight sequence in they are placed on ground largely a function forward speed. Even within one at given speed, however, same observed vary its pattern markedly different strides, such as transition mid-flight rotatory transverse gallop. On basis these findings we then propose that, since locomotion thrive under variety conditions both across gaits, locomotor control program has facultative capability.