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The top of the back leg is made up of a thick muscular femur that allows the lower and thinner tibia to move. Extending from the tibia is a foot with a sharp claw, allowing the grasshopper to grip the ground and avoid slipping before takeoff.So basically the Tibia helps the grasshopper jump.

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