locomotion in an amphibian
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Biology F5 (locomotion & support)TRANSCRIPT
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Locomotion in an Amphibian(Endoskeleton
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Characteristic of Frog
• Move by Leaping, crawling and swimming.
• Have long hind legs with well developed muscles to lift them off the ground.
• Hind legs are long and are folded into a ‘ Z shape when the frog is at rest.
Look at how a frog leaps forward using its hinds legs
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Function and Mechanism of Frog
• The action off hopping takes place when the extensor muscles contract rapidly causing the hind legs to straighten suddenly.
• The Force produce is used to push the animal upwards & forwards.
• The frog lands on its short and small forelimbs to absorb the shock of impact.
• It also crawls by extending & retracting its fore and hind limbs.
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Frog Bone Structure
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