Morphological and histochemical characterization of the pectoral fin muscle of batoids
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DOI: 10.1002/jmor.21548
Abstract: Batoids differ from other elasmobranch fishes in that they possess dorsoventrally flattened bodies with enlarged muscled pectoral fins. Most batoids also swim using either of two modes of locomotion: undulation or oscillation of the pectoral… read more here.
Keywords: pectoral fin; muscle batoids; muscle; muscle fiber ... See more keywords
Design and implementation of a swimming robot with pectoral fins only
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DOI: 10.1017/s0263574722000406
Abstract: Abstract The use of swimming robots has increased widely in recent years due to the need of using them in situations where human intervention is difficult or not allowed. Exploring depths of seas, military interventions,… read more here.
Keywords: swimming robot; implementation swimming; robot pectoral; design implementation ... See more keywords
The Water to Land Transition Submerged: Multifunctional Design of Pectoral Fins for Use in Swimming and in Association with Underwater Substrate
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DOI: 10.1093/icb/icac061
Abstract: Abstract Fins of fishes provide many examples of structures that are beautifully designed to power and control movement in water; however, some species also use their fins for substrate-associated behaviors where interactions with solid surfaces… read more here.
Keywords: contact; water; anatomy; substrate ... See more keywords
Toward a Novel Robotic Manta With Unique Pectoral Fins
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DOI: 10.1109/tsmc.2020.3034503
Abstract: This article proposes the mechanical design and dynamic model of an innovative manta-inspired robot system for both efficient fast swimming and high spatial maneuverability. Inspired by some biological studies, a pair of unique pectoral fins… read more here.
Keywords: dynamic model; manta; unique pectoral; robotic manta ... See more keywords
A Relationship Between Sweep Angle of Flapping Pectoral Fins and Thrust Generation
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DOI: 10.1115/1.4041697
Abstract: Propulsive capability of manta rays' flapping pectoral fins has inspired many to incorporate these fins as propulsive mechanisms for autonomous underwater vehicles. In particular, geometrical factors such as sweep angle have been postulated as being… read more here.
Keywords: flapping pectoral; sweep angle; generation; thrust generation ... See more keywords
Terrestrial acclimation and exercise lead to bone functional response in Polypterus senegalus pectoral fins
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.217554
Abstract: ABSTRACT The ability of bones to sense and respond to mechanical loading is a central feature of vertebrate skeletons. However, the functional demands imposed on terrestrial and aquatic animals differ vastly. The pectoral girdle of… read more here.
Keywords: response; terrestrial acclimation; polypterus senegalus; pectoral fins ... See more keywords