2007-11-21 15:58:55 · 7 answers · asked by spanky m 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
Of great interest is what this means. Their hind (posterior) legs bend backwards in flexion the same as their anterior legs. Since their legs, both fore & aft, bend backwards they look like two people walking in tandem with a five foot separation that can't quite get in step. They have only two gaits the walk and the amble but can cover nearly 7m/sec at top speed without running. Unlike horses at top speed they are well grounded. Their weight requires they move pied-a -terre.
Elephant kinematics
http://www.rvc.ac.uk/AboutUs/Staff/jhutchinson/ResearchInterests/Elephants/History.cfm
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/08/060818010053.htm
http://jeb.biologists.org/cgi/content/abstract/209/19/3812
2007-11-21 17:09:18 · answer #1 · answered by gardengallivant 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Knee as in Patela bone, none. The joint on the front leg we associate with the knee is made of carpal (wrist) bones. The knee is high near the body and the hock compares to ankle (tarsal) bones
2016-04-05 02:57:28 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Elephant.
2007-11-21 16:02:00 · answer #3 · answered by counter774 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
an elephant has four knees . im not sure lol.
2007-11-21 16:05:40 · answer #4 · answered by Dvs angel 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think it's an elephant.
2007-11-21 16:14:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
A siamese twin
2007-11-21 22:04:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 1⤋
an elephant
2007-11-21 16:06:54 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋