Interesting thought on the Sidewinder gif posted by Oily (#1072 above). Although the sidewinder's method of locomotion is fairly unique among snakes do to it's sandy habitat (I believe there may be other sand dwelling vipers in Africa or elsewhere who also move this way) ....nevertheless, it's method of striking with an S-curve in it's neck and fore-section is typical of pit-vipers and vipers in general and does look a lot like the dynamics of a WC biu-tze sau.
Normally, our elbow would be angled somewhat less sideways and more downward than the totally lateral bend of the snake's neck ...unless we are deflecting an incoming strike to the outside. Then our elbow might look very much like this.
Note on elbow position: Isn't it interesting how as we come to see more of the system, we learn to relax many of the basic rules on particulars, like "elbow always pointing down" etc. and yet become more consistent about applying general concepts. You know, the big picture stuff.
Normally, our elbow would be angled somewhat less sideways and more downward than the totally lateral bend of the snake's neck ...unless we are deflecting an incoming strike to the outside. Then our elbow might look very much like this.
Note on elbow position: Isn't it interesting how as we come to see more of the system, we learn to relax many of the basic rules on particulars, like "elbow always pointing down" etc. and yet become more consistent about applying general concepts. You know, the big picture stuff.