Locomotion in a Frog
ļ¬ The Frog has a pair of long hind legs which are folded in
the shape of āZā when the frog prepares to jump.
The Frog Jump
The Frog jump has 3 Simultaneous Movements
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1. The Foreleg flex
2. Locking of hind legs
The hind legs swing to a vertical position and
locks
3. Movement of Thigh
The thigh swings in a horizontal plane
Why do frogs jump high?
ļ¬ Frogs muscle have tremendous flexibility unlike
mammals whom muscles are stiff