BIO 1130 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Shoulder Girdle, American Cheetah, Digitigrade

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Biology
• Course: BIO 1130
• Professor: Jon Houseman

Document Summary

Pelvis is fused to the vertebral column. Hind legs are not directly attached to the vertebral column. Allows more propulsion, better orientation and bigger stride lengths. Rotation of the knee and elbow are under the body. Pectoral girdle (scapula) detached from the skull. Pelvic girdle (pelvis) fused to the vertebral column. Rotation of the knees and elbows under the body (support and/or speed) Adaptations of the cheetah compared to other felines. Long and thin limbs especially in the distal end (stride length) Flexibility of the spine (speed, stride, length) Wide nostrils, heart and lungs with high functional capacity. Inductive reasoning: generalisation based on an observation. Deductive reasoning: making a statement and drawing conclusions after experimentation. We can never prove a hypothesis, it"s scientific truth. Skepticism: honest skepticism on facts and hypothesis, question other people and your own work, offer an alternative.