Skeletal muscles are length-and velocity-sensitive force producers, constructed of a vast
array of sarcomeres. Muscles come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accomplish a wide …

The following papers by Richard Lieber (Skeletal Muscle as an Actuator), Thomas Roberts
(Elastic Mechanisms and Muscle Function), Silvia Blemker (Skeletal Muscle has a Mind of its …

Biomechanical models of the musculoskeletal system are frequently used to study
neuromuscular control and simulate surgical procedures. To be broadly applicable, a model …

A mathematical model of Ihe human upper limb was developed based on high-resolution
medical images of the muscles and bones obtained from the Visible Human Male (HM) …

In this study, the force‐length characteristics of the in vivo medial (GM) and lateral (GL)
heads of the human gastrocnemius muscle were estimated from measurements in eight …

Hemiparetic subjects present with movement deficits including weakness, spasticity and an
inability to isolate movement to one or a few joints. Voluntary attempts to move a single joint …

The purpose of this study was to develop and apply a general method for estimating the
architectural properties of human muscles in vivo. The method consists of a two-phase …

The purpose of this study was to quantify the response of the forearm musculature to
combinations of wrist and forearm posture and grip force. Ten healthy individuals performed …

Exoskeleton robots are promising assistive/rehabilitative devices that can help people with
force deficits or allow the recovery of patients who have suffered from pathologies such as …

Two important goals of ergonomics are the comfort, and the health and safety of workers. In
many ways these are mutually compatible, for where health and safety is jeopardized, the …