Advances in Functional Morphology of Locomotion in Primates
Functional morphology is the study of the mutual adaptation of function and form.Primates(including human and non-human primates)are an extremely special group in the animal kingdom.They show strong adaptability to the environment in terms of morphology,physiology,and behavior,making them often as model animals for the study of ecological issues.In order to adapt to the diverse habitats,primates have evolved different locomotion patterns,and their skeletal and muscular systems have also evolved accordingly to adapt to different locomotion patterns.At the same time,primates are similar to humans in ecological niche,social structure,geographical distribution and evolution.Research on the functional morphology of their locomotion will not only help to understand the ecology and adaptation of primates,but also provide an understanding on the role of motor functions played in human evolution.This paper summarizes the development history of functional morphology of locomotion in primates and explores the movement patterns of primates and the corresponding characteristics and functions of the skeletal and muscular systems.In the future,new technologies and methods will continue to be integrated into the study of locomotion functional morphology in primates,which will further enrich people's understanding of primates and reveal the adaptation and evolution rules of their structures and functions.
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