
Fig. 4. Ensemble averages of electromyographic (EMG) activity of the internal
intercostal muscle. The patterns are similar for all dogs, indicating an
expiratory function as well as a locomotor function. Samples are from four
dogs (AD), and the average across four dogs (E), with ventilatory (bold
lines) and acceleration (thin lines) traces to reveal relationships to breath
and stride (F). IF indicates ipsilateral forelimb support and CF contralateral
forelimb support in the footfall bars at the bottom. All traces are on the
same time scale. Exp., expiration; Insp., inspiration.