Plantigrade Pendulum Diagram (IMAGE) University of Utah Caption A diagram of an experimental setup to test how a plantigrade (heel-down) stance affects the amount of force a person is able to apply to a pendulum. Credit David Carrier Usage Restrictions Credit David Carrier/University of Utah License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.