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Table 3 Significant t-test results for the modulation difference between fore and hind limbs

From: Geckos decouple fore- and hind limb kinematics in response to changes in incline

 

Terrain condition

Forelimb difference from level

Hindlimb difference from level

T-statistic

p-value

FF humerus vs femur rotation

+45°

2.536

-14.993

2.205

0.043a

FF humerus vs femur rotation

-45°

9.902

-18.477

2.091

0.047a

ES humerus vs femur rotation

-45°

17.220

1.953

2.593

0.016

FF humerus vs femur depression

+10°

-0.571

15.229

3.413

0.006a

ES humerus vs femur depression

+10°

-29.867

-0.251

2.698

0.018

ES humerus vs femur depression

+45°

-14.100

0.593

3.22

0.006

ES humerus vs femur depression

-45°

-50.658

-11.626

3.93

0.001

FF elbow vs knee angle

-45°

-8.652

-27.044

2.152

0.047a

FF pectoral vs pelvic girdle rotation

-10°

-1.437

4.450

2.431

0.045a

FF pectoral vs pelvic girdle rotation

-45°

-2.497

14.812

2.499

0.032a

Angular excursion wrist vs ankle

-45°

0.213

-30.167

2.211

0.036a

Angular excursion MCP vs MTP

-45°

-6.531

-15.211

2.608

0.015a

FF Limb elevation angle

-45°

-5.307

-17.607

2.338

0.044a

  1. Values are reported in degree (°) differences
  2. FF is footfall and ES denotes end stance
  3. aRepresents where hind limbs were modulated to a greater extent than forelimbs