Presentation Title
The Role of the Caudofemoralis Longus Muscle in Alligator Locomotion
Presentation Type
Poster & Oral Presentation
College
College of Natural Sciences
Major
Biology
Location
Event Center B
Faculty Mentor
Dr.Tomasz Owerkowicz
Start Date
2-27-2013 10:10 AM
End Date
2-27-2013 6:00 PM
Abstract
To determine the function of the Caudofemoralis Longus, a well developed muscle in the tails of reptiles with sprawling gaits, we cut the tendon to the CFFL in juvenile American alligators. Altered animals exhibited no changes in loco motor patterns based on before and after footage, and compared to controls.
The Role of the Caudofemoralis Longus Muscle in Alligator Locomotion
Event Center B
To determine the function of the Caudofemoralis Longus, a well developed muscle in the tails of reptiles with sprawling gaits, we cut the tendon to the CFFL in juvenile American alligators. Altered animals exhibited no changes in loco motor patterns based on before and after footage, and compared to controls.
