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The need for speed: functional specializations of locomotor and feeding muscles in Anolis lizards

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Comparative biomechanics of movement

Christopher V. Anderson, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2020) 223 (2): jeb213397.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.213397

Published: 27 January 2020

View article titled, The need for speed: functional specializations of locomotor and feeding muscles in Anolis lizards

Includes: Supplementary data

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Passive muscle tension increases in proportion to intramuscular fluid volume

David A. Sleboda, Ethan S. Wold, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2019) 222 (21): jeb209668.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.209668

Published: 31 October 2019

View article titled, Passive muscle tension increases in proportion to intramuscular fluid volume

Includes: Supplementary data

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Waddle and shuffle: gait alterations associated with domestication in turkeys

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Comparative biomechanics of movement

Kristin K. Stover, Elizabeth L. Brainerd, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2018) 221 (15): jeb180687.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.180687

Published: 13 August 2018

View article titled, Waddle and shuffle: gait alterations associated with domestication in turkeys

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Bluegill sunfish use high power outputs from axial muscles to generate powerful suction-feeding strikes

Ariel L. Camp, Thomas J. Roberts, Elizabeth L. Brainerd

J Exp Biol (2018) 221 (11): jeb178160.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.178160

Published: 5 June 2018

View article titled, Bluegill sunfish use high power outputs from axial muscles to generate powerful suction-feeding strikes

Includes: Supplementary data

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Speed-dependent modulation of wing muscle recruitment intensity and kinematics in two bat species

Nicolai Konow, Jorn A. Cheney, Thomas J. Roberts, Jose Iriarte-Díaz, Kenneth S. Breuer, J. Rhea S. Waldman, Sharon M. Swartz

J Exp Biol (2017) 220 (10): 1820–1829.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.144550

Published: 15 May 2017

View article titled, Speed-dependent modulation of wing muscle recruitment intensity and kinematics in two bat species

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Stuck in gear: age-related loss of variable gearing in skeletal muscle

Natalie C. Holt, Nicole Danos, Thomas J. Roberts, Emanuel Azizi

J Exp Biol (2016) 219 (7): 998–1003.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.133009

Published: 1 April 2016

View article titled, Stuck in gear: age-related loss of variable gearing in skeletal muscle

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A. V. Hill sticks his neck out

Rodger Kram, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2016) 219 (4): 468–469.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.123372

Published: 15 February 2016

View article titled, A. V. Hill sticks his neck out

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Contribution of elastic tissues to the mechanics and energetics of muscle function during movement

Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2016) 219 (2): 266–275.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.124446

Published: 1 January 2016

View article titled, Contribution of elastic tissues to the mechanics and energetics of muscle function during movement

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Guineafowl with a twist: asymmetric limb control in steady bipedal locomotion

Robert E. Kambic, Thomas J. Roberts, Stephen M. Gatesy

J Exp Biol (2015) 218 (23): 3836–3844.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.126193

Published: 1 December 2015

View article titled, Guineafowl with a twist: asymmetric limb control in steady bipedal locomotion

Includes: Supplementary data

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Robust jumping performance and elastic energy recovery from compliant perches in tree frogs

Henry C. Astley, Alison Haruta, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2015) 218 (21): 3360–3363.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.121715

Published: 1 November 2015

View article titled, Robust jumping performance and elastic energy recovery from compliant perches in tree frogs

Includes: Supplementary data

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Power amplification in an isolated muscle–tendon unit is load dependent

Gregory S. Sawicki, Peter Sheppard, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2015) 218 (22): 3700–3709.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.126235

Published: 1 November 2015

View article titled, Power amplification in an isolated muscle–tendon unit is load dependent

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Timing matters: tuning the mechanics of a muscle–tendon unit by adjusting stimulation phase during cyclic contractions

Gregory S. Sawicki, Benjamin D. Robertson, Emanuel Azizi, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2015) 218 (19): 3150–3159.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.121673

Published: 1 October 2015

View article titled, Timing matters: tuning the mechanics of a muscle–tendon unit by adjusting stimulation phase during cyclic contractions

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The energetic benefits of tendon springs in running: is the reduction of muscle work important?

Natalie C. Holt, Thomas J. Roberts, Graham N. Askew

J Exp Biol (2014) 217 (24): 4365–4371.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.112813

Published: 15 December 2014

View article titled, The energetic benefits of tendon springs in running: is the reduction of muscle work important?

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The mechanics of elastic loading and recoil in anuran jumping

Henry C. Astley, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2014) 217 (24): 4372–4378.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.110296

Published: 15 December 2014

View article titled, The mechanics of elastic loading and recoil in anuran jumping

Includes: Supplementary data

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Long-axis rotation: a missing degree of freedom in avian bipedal locomotion

Robert E. Kambic, Thomas J. Roberts, Stephen M. Gatesy

J Exp Biol (2014) 217 (15): 2770–2782.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.101428

Published: 1 August 2014

View article titled, Long-axis rotation: a missing degree of freedom in avian bipedal locomotion

Includes: Supplementary data

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Geared up to stretch: pennate muscle behavior during active lengthening

Emanuel Azizi, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2014) 217 (3): 376–381.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.094383

Published: 1 February 2014

View article titled, Geared up to stretch: pennate muscle behavior during active lengthening

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Tendon material properties vary and are interdependent among turkey hindlimb muscles

Andrew Matson, Nicolai Konow, Samuel Miller, Pernille P. Konow, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2012) 215 (20): 3552–3558.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.072728

Published: 15 October 2012

View article titled, Tendon material properties vary and are interdependent among turkey hindlimb muscles

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Minimum cost of transport in Asian elephants: do we really need a bigger elephant?

Vaughan A. Langman, Michael F. Rowe, Thomas J. Roberts, Nathanial V. Langman, Charles R. Taylor

J Exp Biol (2012) 215 (9): 1509–1514.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.063032

Published: 1 May 2012

View article titled, Minimum cost of transport in Asian elephants: do we really need a bigger elephant?

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Flexible mechanisms: the diverse roles of biological springs in vertebrate movement

Thomas J. Roberts, Emanuel Azizi

J Exp Biol (2011) 214 (3): 353–361.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.038588

Published: 1 February 2011

View article titled, Flexible mechanisms: the diverse roles of biological springs in vertebrate movement

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Task-dependent force sharing between muscle synergists during locomotion in turkeys

Frank E. Nelson, Thomas J. Roberts

J Exp Biol (2008) 211 (8): 1211–1220.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1242/jeb.013227

Published: 15 April 2008

View article titled, Task-dependent force sharing between muscle synergists during locomotion in turkeys

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The need for speed: functional specializations of locomotor and feeding muscles in Anolis lizards

Passive muscle tension increases in proportion to intramuscular fluid volume

Waddle and shuffle: gait alterations associated with domestication in turkeys

Bluegill sunfish use high power outputs from axial muscles to generate powerful suction-feeding strikes

Speed-dependent modulation of wing muscle recruitment intensity and kinematics in two bat species

Stuck in gear: age-related loss of variable gearing in skeletal muscle

A. V. Hill sticks his neck out

Contribution of elastic tissues to the mechanics and energetics of muscle function during movement

Guineafowl with a twist: asymmetric limb control in steady bipedal locomotion

Robust jumping performance and elastic energy recovery from compliant perches in tree frogs

Power amplification in an isolated muscle–tendon unit is load dependent

Timing matters: tuning the mechanics of a muscle–tendon unit by adjusting stimulation phase during cyclic contractions

The energetic benefits of tendon springs in running: is the reduction of muscle work important?

The mechanics of elastic loading and recoil in anuran jumping

Long-axis rotation: a missing degree of freedom in avian bipedal locomotion

Geared up to stretch: pennate muscle behavior during active lengthening

Tendon material properties vary and are interdependent among turkey hindlimb muscles

Minimum cost of transport in Asian elephants: do we really need a bigger elephant?

Flexible mechanisms: the diverse roles of biological springs in vertebrate movement

Task-dependent force sharing between muscle synergists during locomotion in turkeys

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