african deer can snap a hind leg through muscular spasm when startled by a lion

that’s how strong muscles are compared to bones

Source: Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J.e. Gordon
added 2012-04-10T16:33:58Z by anders

bone fractures in elderly

due more to loss of nervous control than weakened bones (only a 22% reduction in bone strengh)

Source: Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down by J.e. Gordon
added 2012-04-10T16:33:58Z by anders