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Bipedalism

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How we ended up on two legs? Evolution of bipedalism

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The Evolution of Bipedalism — HHMI BioInteractive Video

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Origins of Bipedalism

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Bipedalism: The Science of Upright Walking | DartmouthX on edX

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Bipedalism

Bipedalism is a form of terrestrial locomotion where an organism moves by means of its two rear limbs or legs. An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped, meaning "two feet". Types of bipedal movement include walking, running, or hopping.
    • Etymology 

    • Advantages 

    • Facultative and obligate bipedalism 

    • Movement 

    • Bipedal animals 

    • Limited bipedalism 

    • Evolution of human bipedalism 

    • Physiology 

    • Bipedal robots