Locomotion Locomotion In biology and physics, animal locomotion is the study of how animals move, and is part of biophysics. ...more on Wikipedia about "Animal locomotion"
Animal locomotion on the surface layer is the study of animal locomotion in the case of small animals that live on the surface layer of water, relying on surface tension to keep afloat. ...more on Wikipedia about "Animal locomotion on the surface layer of water"
In the study of animal locomotion, Denny's paradox refers to the apparent impossibility of surface-dwelling animals such as the water strider generating enough propulsive force to move. It is named for Mark Denny. ...more on Wikipedia about "Denny's paradox"
A digitigrade is an animal that stands or walks on its digits, or toes. Digitigrades include walking cats, dogs, and most other mammals, excepting humans, bears, and a few others. They are generally faster and quieter than other types of animals. ...more on Wikipedia about "Digitigrade"
Fish swim by exerting force against the surrounding water. There are exceptions, but this is normally achieved by the fish contracting muscles on either side of its body in order to generate waves of flexion that travel the length of the body from nose to tail, generally getting larger as they go along. The vector forces exerted on the water by such motion cancel out laterally, but generate a net force backwards which in turn pushes the fish forward through the water. ...more on Wikipedia about "Fish locomotion"
Gait analysis is the process of quantification and interpretation of animal (including human) locomotion. Pathological gait may reflect compensations for underlying pathologies, or be responsible for causation of symptoms in itself. The study of gait analysis allows these diagnoses to be made, as well as permitting future developments in rehabilitation engineering. Aside from clinical applications, gait analysis is widely used in professional sports training to optimise and improve athletic performance. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gait analysis"
The topic of music and movement in the curriculum is an area that has long been neglected up until recently. Educators are now becoming more aware of the benefits of a quality music and movement program because of increased studies. Researchers have found that music and movement programs have a positive impact on child development for children between birth and their primary school years in many of the developmental domains. Singing songs to children and with them will teach them about beat, tones, and lyrics which are all important in developing auditory discrimination. The use of instruments will promote fine motor development and encourage creative development. Creative movement helps children learn many concepts such as balance, coordination, rhythm, and is also an important tool for developing self-esteem and body awareness. ...more on Wikipedia about "Music and movement"
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In mammals, plantigrade locomotion means walking with the podials and metatarsals flat on the ground. Plantigrade locomotion is considered less specialized or less highly evolved than digitigrade and unguligrade locomotion. ...more on Wikipedia about "Plantigrade"
Rectilinear locomotion is a mode of locomotion most often associated with snakes, particularly heavy-bodied species like terrestrial pythons and boas, athough most snakes are capable of it. Unlike all other modes of snake locomotion, in which the snake bends its body, in rectilinear locomotion, the snake flexes its body only when turning. ...more on Wikipedia about "Rectilinear locomotion"
Unguligrade animals (termed ungulates) are those which walk on the tips of their toes, typically on hooves. Examples include horses and deer. This enables them to extend their stride length and so move faster. ...more on Wikipedia about "Unguligrade"
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