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Muscle contributions to whole-body sagittal plane angular momentum during walking by Neptune, R.R, McGowan, C.P

“…Abstract Walking is a complex dynamic task that requires the regulation of whole-body angular momentum to maintain dynamic balance while performing walking…”
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Independent effects of weight and mass on plantar flexor activity during walking: implications for their contributions to body support and forward propulsion by McGowan, C. P, Neptune, R. R, Kram, R

“…1 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin, Austin, Texas; and 2 Department of Integrative Physiology, University of Colorado at…”
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Hind limb scaling of kangaroos and wallabies (superfamily Macropodoidea): implications for hopping performance, safety factor and elastic savings by McGowan, C. P., Skinner, J., Biewener, A. A.

“…The aim of this study was to examine hind limb scaling of the musculoskeletal system in the Macropodoidea, the superfamily containing wallabies and kangaroos,…”
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The effect of stride length on the dynamics of barefoot and shod running by Thompson, M.A, Gutmann, A, Seegmiller, J, McGowan, C.P

“…Abstract A number of interventions and technique changes have been proposed to attempt to improve performance and reduce the number of running related…”
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Concentrations of Metals in Blood and Feathers of Nestling Ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) in Chesapeake and Delaware Bays by Rattner, B. A, Golden, N. H, Toschik, P. C, McGowan, P. C, Custer, T. W

“…In 2000, 2001, and 2002, blood and feather samples were collected from 40-45-day-old nestling ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) from Chesapeake Bay and Delaware Bay…”
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Joint work and power associated with acceleration and deceleration in tammar wallabies (Macropus eugenii) by McGowan, C P, Baudinette, R V, Biewener, A A

“…Measurements of joint work and power were determined using inverse dynamics analysis based on ground reaction force and high-speed video recordings of tammar…”
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Modulation of proximal muscle function during level versus incline hopping in tammar wallabies (Macropus eugenii) by McGowan, C P, Baudinette, R V, Biewener, A A

“…We examined the functional role of two major proximal leg extensor muscles of tammar wallabies during level and inclined hopping (12 degrees, 21.3% grade)…”
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Effects of load carrying on metabolic cost and hindlimb muscle dynamics in guinea fowl (Numida meleagris) by McGowan, C. P, Duarte, H. A, Main, J. B, Biewener, A. A

“…Concord Field Station, Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts Submitted 8 December 2005 ; accepted in…”
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The mechanics of jumping versus steady hopping in yellow-footed rock wallabies by McGowan, C P, Baudinette, R V, Usherwood, J R, Biewener, A A

“…The goal of our study was to explore the mechanical power requirements associated with jumping in yellow-footed rock wallabies and to determine how these…”
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An Introduction to an Evolutionary Tail: EvoDevo, Structure, and Function of Post-Anal Appendages by Schwaner, M J, Hsieh, S T, Swalla, B J, McGowan, C P

“…Synopsis Although tails are common and versatile appendages that contribute to evolutionary success of animals in a broad range of ways, a scientific synthesis…”
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A demographic projection model to support conservation decision making for an endangered snake with limited monitoring data by Tucker, A. M., McGowan, C. P., Mulero Oliveras, E. S., Angeli, N. F., Zegarra, J. P.

“…Conservation planning for rare and threatened species is often made more difficult by a lack of research and monitoring data. In such cases, managers may rely…”
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Contaminant exposure and reproductive success of ospreys (Pandion haliaetus) nesting in Chesapeake Bay regions of concern by Rattner, B.A, McGowan, P.C, Golden, N.H, Hatfield, J.S, Toschik, P.C, Lukei, R.F. Jr, Hale, R.C, Schmitz-Afonso, I, Rice, C.P

“…The Chesapeake Bay osprey population has more than doubled in size since restrictions were placed on the production and use of DDT and other toxic…”
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Modeling strategies and evaluating success during repatriations of elusive and endangered species by Folt, B., McGowan, C. P., Steen, D. A., Piccolomini, S., Hoffman, M., Godwin, J. C., Guyer, C.

“…Wildlife repatriation is an important tool to decrease extinction risk for imperiled species, but successful repatriations require significant time, resources…”
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Future Tail Tales: A Forward-Looking, Integrative Perspective on Tail Research by Schwaner, M J, Hsieh, S T, Braasch, I, Bradley, S, Campos, C B, Collins, C E, Donatelli, C M, Fish, F E, Fitch, O E, Flammang, B E, Jackson, B E, Jusufi, A, Mekdara, P J, Patel, A, Swalla, B J, Vickaryous, M, McGowan, C P

“…Abstract Synopsis Tails are a defining characteristic of chordates and show enormous diversity in function and shape. Although chordate tails share a common…”
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Decision analysis for habitat conservation of an endangered, range-limited salamander by Robinson, O. J., McGowan, C. P., Apodaca, J. J.

“…Many species of conservation concern are habitat limited and often a major focus of management for these species is habitat acquisition and/or restoration…”
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Kinematic and kinetic comparison of barefoot and shod running in mid/forefoot and rearfoot strike runners by Thompson, M.A, Lee, S.S, Seegmiller, J, McGowan, C.P

“…Highlights • We compared barefoot and shod running in natural fore- and rearfoot strike runners. • Forefoot strike runners only decreased stride length when…”
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A phenomenological muscle model to assess history dependent effects in human movement by McGowan, C.P, Neptune, R.R, Herzog, W

“…Abstract Most musculoskeletal models used to analyze human movement utilize Hill-type muscle models that account for state dependent intrinsic muscle…”
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Models for linking hunter retention and recruitment to regulations and game populations by McGowan, C. P., Price Tack, J. L., Silvano, A. L., Grand, J. B.

“…Introduction Declining hunter populations across North America present wildlife management agencies with the prospect of declining revenues for wildlife…”
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Impact Accelerations of Barefoot and Shod Running by Thompson, M, Seegmiller, J, McGowan, C P

“…During the ground contact phase of running, the body's mass is rapidly decelerated resulting in forces that propagate through the musculoskeletal system. The…”
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Modulation of leg muscle function in response to altered demand for body support and forward propulsion during walking by McGowan, C.P, Kram, R, Neptune, R.R

“…Abstract A number of studies have examined the functional roles of individual muscles during normal walking, but few studies have examined which are the…”
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