The iliotibial band (ITB) is a complex structure that is unique to humans among apes and is derived from the fascia lata (FL) of the thigh. Although the ITB evolved in the hominin lineage, it is unclear whether it evolved to improve locomotor economy, increase stability, or serve a different function. This dissertation tests the hypothesis that the ITB stores and recovers elastic energy during walking and running. / Human Evolutionary Biology
Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:harvard.edu/oai:dash.harvard.edu:1/12274342 |
Date | 04 June 2016 |
Creators | Eng, Carolyn Margaret |
Contributors | Lieberman, Daniel E., Biewener, Andrew Austin |
Publisher | Harvard University |
Source Sets | Harvard University |
Language | en_US |
Detected Language | English |
Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
Rights | open |
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