Chap. LXVIII.—Of the Centre of Gravity in Men and Animals.
The legs, or centre of support, in men and animals, will approach nearer to the centre of gravity, in proportion to the slowness of their motion; and, on the contrary, when the motion is quicker, they will be farther removed from that perpendicular line.
Chap. LXIX.—Of the corresponding Thickness of Parts on each Side of the Body.
The thickness or breadth of the parts in the human body will never be equal on each side, if the corresponding members do not move equally and alike.
Chap. LXX.—Of the Motions of Animals.
All bipeds in their motions lower the part immediately over the foot that is raised, more than over that resting on the ground, and the highest parts do just the contrary. This is observable in the hips and shoulders of a man when he walks; and also in birds in the head and rump.
Chap. LXXI.—Of Quadrupeds and their Motions.
The highest parts of quadrupeds are susceptible of more variation when they walk, than when they are still, in a greater or less degree, in proportion to their size. This proceeds from the oblique position of their legs when they touch the ground, which
